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A Journey for Christ With liberty Seminarians lead pilgrim group across the diocese and justice for all BY MARK WEBER Visit a variety of Americans he old saying that a long journey begins with Pages 10-11 a single footstep took on a realistic meaning Tfor a group of diocesan seminarians and some friends when they made a walking pilgrimage from South Bend to Fort Wayne in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Pastoral assignments Bend. Bishop D’Arcy announces Seminarians involved in this journey included Deacon Drew Curry, Andy Budzinski, Deacon personnel appointments Jason Freiburger, Matt Coonan, Tink Coonan, Matt Soberalski, Zachary Barry, Jacob Meyer, Cristian Page 3 Reyes, Ben Muhlenkamp and Gabriel Hernandez. On Saturday, June 9, the group went to Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral and then walked to nine parishes in South Bend and spent their first night as guests of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Praises for veto Adoration in Mishawaka. Church responds The daily routine began with morning prayers, Mass, breakfast and a look eastward. The pilgrims to presidential veto were led by a seminarian carrying a crucifix — Jesus leads us, followed by another bearing a small Page 4 banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Daily prayers included the rosary, the Sesquicentennial prayer, periods of silence and prayers honoring patron saints of parishes visited. A support vehicle visited the group each hour Shared faith with ice and water. During these breaks, the spiritu- We need grandparents al intention of the next hour was mentioned and the journey resumed. Upon arrival at each parish in the Page 9 afternoon, the men rested (some had the energy to play basketball) and had evening prayers at 6 p.m. Some nights the pilgrims slept in sleeping bags on a parish gym floor. Other nights were spent with MARK WEBER host families. Annual Bishop The pilgrim group of seminarians and friends stop at Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw one On the road, the group was met with acts of Appeal report afternoon of their journey across the diocese. The hospitality of parishes along the way played a central role in the success of the June 9-17 journey. PILGRIM, PAGE 20 Page 12

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church VICTORY NOLL CELEBRATES No issue July 8 the focus at national conference BUILDINGS RENOVATION Next issue July 15

BY ALEX SCHEIDLER People came from as far as Michigan and Ohio. Since it was the only Spanish Mass in the area, the number of participants kept NOTRE DAME — Our Lady of Guadalupe increasing. Parish and Diocesan Shrine in Warsaw took Brito described the Mass in her aunt’s special recognition at a national conference trailer where they often had difficulty finding hosted by the University of Notre Dame a Spanish-speaking priest to preside. She also Center for Liturgy June 11-13. recounted the way they approached Bishop Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish was a D’Arcy requesting a Spanish-speaking priest Jubilee 2000 celebration initiative of Bishop and were fortunate to have one assigned to John M. D’Arcy. them. The liturgical conference special event Brito also fondly described the special began with Sister Joan Hastreiter, a Sister of family meals that always followed. St. Joseph and pastoral minister at Our Lady “The whole thing of the kitchen started,” TIM JOHNSON of Guadalupe introducing each panel mem- explained Brito, “because people would ask, Bishop John M. D’Arcy presided at the ber and a description of how they have been ‘Is there a place where we can eat before we involved in the parish. head back?’” rededication ceremony at the motherhouse Panel member Genoviva Brito is a charter “There were no McDonalds or anything for the Sisters of Our Lady of Victory member of the parish, a catechist and head of in the area,” she said. the cooking committee, which has been an Missionaries in Huntingon on Sunday, June indispensable part of parish life. 24. Above, sisters prepare to take blessed “When we first came to Indiana, we were delighted to find a Catholic church,” Brito said. FOCUS, PAGE 5 water to each building that was renovated. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 1, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Seminarians offer witness to Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 prayer, pilgrimage and evangelization PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy cese. How wonderful it was for me as their Moments of prayer with consecrated EDITOR: Tim Johnson bishop, and for our priests with whom they ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer visited along the way, to see their joy and women STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad energy and, above all, their sense of pur- On two occasions recently, I had the joy pose and vocation. This was entirely their of visiting some of the historic religious Editorial Department NEWS initiative, and they told me the purpose was congregations in our diocese. First, it was not only to manifest the church’s need for the Jubilee Mass with the Franciscan PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES more young men of good quality to offer Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, themselves as priests but also to highlight Mishawaka, high on a hill overlooking Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY the call to personal holiness and purity of Marian High School. This is an annual Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, heart and the call of everyone to follow the event that means a great deal to me. This Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie Gospel of Jesus Christ. congregation, so devoted to prayer and Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein, Pilgrimage extraordinaire Celebrating joyfully with them over apostolic life, shows that Jesus Christ is pizza, I thought of the following words pre- still calling young women to a life of con- Theresa Thomas, Kristi Ward I tip my hat to our seminarians. sented recently to the whole church: secration and mission. Under the leadership and guidance of More recently, I drove to Huntington for Business Department Drew Curry, they planned and executed a “Families should generously embrace the gift of life an afternoon with the Victory Noll Sisters. BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice walking pilgrimage from one end of the and help their children be open to doing God’s will. This is a congregation founded under the diocese to the other. They undertook this as AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber In a word, they must have the courage to set direction of my legendary predecessor, a component of our Jubilee Year. Beginning before young people the radical decision to follow Archbishop John Francis Noll, and a BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol at St. Matthew Cathedral Parish, winding [email protected] Christ, showing them how deeply rewarding it is.” Chicago priest, Father John Sigstein. These through several South Bend parishes and up — Pope Benedict XVI, “The Sacrament women went out, two by two, as catechists to the historic chapel where Father Sorin Advertising Sales of Charity” to teach the faith in impoverished areas. set out his sanctuary lamp over 160 years Mostly, they went to counties that had no Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) ago, and then to the Basilica of the Sacred (260) 456-2824 priests. They were referred to simply as Heart and then on to an overnight with the More to come “the catechists.” With simple attire, they Judy Kearns (South Bend area) Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration This very weekend there is to be a catechized and evangelized all over the (574) 234-0687 where they took part in the Corpus Christi retreat at Donaldson for young men, high country, but especially in the Southwest. Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY procession. They stopped everywhere. They school graduates, who are discerning a Many people of the areas in which they gave a humble and visible manifestation of vocation, thinking about the priesthood. served had never seen a Catholic sister. Published weekly except the last the importance of prayer and pilgrimage. Once again, the initiative for this came Indeed, one member of the community told Sunday in June, second and fourth I told them that the breakfast that they me she never met a sister until weeks in July, second week in August received from the Franciscan she got off the train in and last week in December by the Sisters was hardly the material of Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Huntington. Advertisements fasting that has been traditionally about Our Lady of Victory 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort a part of ancient pilgrimage. This was entirely their initiative, Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage Missionary Sisters would be However, they are young and in placed in Our Sunday Visitor, paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional need of nourishment when one mailing office. and they told me the purpose was not only which at that time had a circula- prepares to walk over 100 miles. tion of nearly 1 million. So they Then they were off on a warm POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: to manifest the church’s need for more young men often came from poor areas of Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Sunday to Elkhart. Then to the South and Southeast. Many Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: Goshen and Warsaw. At every of these missionaries, now [email protected]. parish, they attended Mass and of good quality to offer themselves as priests retired, live at Victory Noll, a prayed Morning and Evening beautiful site purchased by SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in Prayer together, often with but also to highlight the call to personal holiness Archbishop Noll; it is also where advance, one year $20. Bundle rates parishioners. he is buried. available on request. Single copy 50¢. Usually, they slept in the These intrepid missionaries parish halls. But as they moved and purity of heart and the call of everyone have been a blessing to our dio- MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort to towns like Pierceton, Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) cese, and I saw this visit as part Columbia City and Arcola, they to follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ. of my responsibilities during our 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. stayed in homes of parishioners BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South Jubilee Year. Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- where they told me they received 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. questions about why they were becoming priests and did they A journey to Brighton News deadline is the Monday morn- think priests should be allowed to marry. If all goes well, I will be ing before publication date. heading east on Monday, July 2, Advertising deadline is nine days So as they gave reasons for from the candidates themselves in collabo- to visit my sisters and their families. The before publication date. their vocation in support of church teach- ration with Father Bernard Galic, our ing, they were evangelizing as they went. visit will include a baptism of a grandniece, LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- devoted director of the Office of Vocations. Judith Lillian Sheridan. A visit with priest comes original, signed letters about Nearly 100 names have come in from our classmates. Possibly a celebration of Mass issues affecting church life. Although A visible manifestation priests, and each has received a personal at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Beverly, we cannot publish every letter we letter from me and a call from Matt Coonan Mass., where I served as a priest on my receive, we strive to provide a bal- As they proceeded, they were led by a who is coordinating this effort. We shall first assignment 50 years ago. Also, I think anced representation of expressed crucifix and a banner of Our Lady of keep in mind the words of the Holy Father there will be a reunion of my classmates at opinions and a variety of reflections Guadalupe who was declared by Pope John concerning the shortage of priests: Cohasset, a lovely village along the ocean. on life in the church.We will choose Paul II as the patroness of the Americas — Also, some precious times on my back letters for publication based on read- that is, of all countries of our hemisphere. “The situation cannot be resolved by purely practi- porch and walking along the Atlantic er interest, timeliness and fairness. Most greeted them with warmth and joy as cal decisions. On no account should bishops react Ocean. And, of course, a game or two at Readers may agree or disagree with they traveled, but there were a few negative to real and understandable concerns about the Fenway Park. the letter writers’ opinions. Letters cries as well. They were experiencing the shortage of priests by failing to carry out adequate must not exceed 500 words. All let- So far, no call from the Red Sox to pitch culture as it is. vocational discernment, or by admitting to semi- batting practice. But there is still time. ters must be signed and include a Finally, from Arcola to Fort Wayne nary formation and ordination candidates who lack phone number and address for verifi- I thank God for all the good things in where I joined them for a short walk the necessary qualities for priestly ministry. An which I have been privileged to take part cation.We reserve the right to edit between St. Patrick and St. Peter, two of insufficiently formed clergy, admitted to ordination letters for legal and other concerns. these past 12 months. I look forward, as our beloved old churches. Finally, to the without the necessary discernment, will not easily be able to offer a witness capable of evoking in always, to my return on July 24. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception May God bless you all. where they prayed Evening Prayer together others the desire to respond generously to Christ’s P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN call.” 46856-1169; or e-mail: and attended the 5 p.m. Mass, after which I [email protected] introduced them to those present. They fin- — Pope Benedict XVI, “Sacrament of ished with a great sense of satisfaction and Charity” ISSN 0891-1533 a sense of offering something very special USPS 403630 to the Lord, as well as people of our dio- This is our great pastoral responsibility, and we must do it well. JULY 1, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Pastoral assignments STATEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY announced Concerning Saint

ishop D’Arcy has accepted Wayne to pastor of St. Therese this appointment will be July 17, Joseph’s High School, the recommendation of Parish, Fort Wayne. The effective 2007. BFather David Tyson, CSC, date of this appointment is July 2, provincial of the Congregation of 2007. • Father Chau South Bend the Holy Cross, and has made the Pham, SVD, from following assignments. • Father James associate pastor t the present time, there are four Catholic high schools in our Seculoff from pas- of St. Patrick diocese, two in each of our major urban areas. These present a • Father Cornelius Ryan, CSC, tor of St. John Parish, Fort great blessing and have been entrusted to us from the past. All the Baptist, Wayne, to pastor A administrator of Little Flower four schools are flourishing and are engaged in either planning or car- South Bend, to of St. Patrick Parish, South Bend, has been rying out major building programs. appointed pastor of Little Flower pastor of St. Parish, Fort Saint Joseph’s High School, South Bend, for several years has been Parish. The effective date of this John the Baptist, Wayne. This appointment was appointment was May 27, 2007. New Haven. The effective June 20, 2007. undergoing long-range strategic planning and has looked at two possi- effective date of this appointment bilities: • Father Neil F. Wack, CSC, has will be July 17, 2007. The new • Father John 1) The restoration and renewal of the present site with new facili- been appointed pastor of Christ the pastoral leadership at St. John the Overmyer from ties, such as a second gymnasium; King Parish, South Bend. The Baptist, South Bend, will be pastor of St. 2) The building of a new school if a site became available. effective date of this appointment announced. Patrick Parish, Recently, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, came is July 1, 2007. Fort Wayne, to forward with a most gracious invitation to the Diocese of Fort Wayne- • Father chaplain of Saint South Bend and to Saint Joseph’s High School to give some of the • Father David J. Scheidler, CSC, has Andrew Nazareth Anne Home and land where they are now located to the diocese for Saint Joseph’s from administra- Retirement been appointed associate pastor of High School once the Regional Medical Center’s move is completed. St. Adlabert and St. Casimir tor of St. Martin Community. This appointment was Parishes, South Bend. The effec- de Porres Parish, effective June 20, 2007. Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center has shown, in this gesture, tive date of this appointment is Syracuse to concern for the South Bend community and a desire to help Catholic July 1, 2007. administrator of • Father education and young people. This is also the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph Benedict Kakwezi the Holy Cross, the founders of the hospital. • Father Michael D. Couhig, CSC, Parish, Garrett. This appointment from associate This offer places on the diocese the responsibility to make a careful from associate pastor of St. will be effective on Aug. 2, 2007. pastor at the inquiry and examine all possibilities. Adalbert and St. Casimir Parishes, Cathedral of the Estimates by the Saint Joseph’s High School administration indi- South Bend to associate pastor of • Bishop Immaculate cate that the cost of a new building would be $43 million. This in Christ the King Parish, South D’Arcy has Conception itself represents a serious concern to the diocese. accepted the Parish, Fort Bend. The effective date of this While some of our high schools have debts to the diocese, they are appointment is July 1, 2007. retirement of Wayne to associate pastor of St. Father Terry Place Mary of the Assumption Parish, paying on these debts. The diocese is able to loan to parishes and high • Stephen A. Lacroix, CSC, after as pastor of St. Decatur. The effective date of the schools, at a low interest rate. Where does the money come from? It is ordination to the diaconate on Martin de Porres assignment was June 20, 2007. money belonging to all the parishes of the diocese that have savings Aug. 26, has been appointed dea- Parish, Syracuse on deposit. So we must be careful with these funds. con at Christ the King Parish, — for reasons of health. This was • Deacon Bob We have approved the request of Saint Joseph’s High School for an South Bend. The effective date of effective June 11, 2007. Lengerich, who is immediate feasibility study to ascertain if sufficient funds could be this appointment will be Aug. 27, scheduled to be raised for the restoration of the present building, with an estimated 2007. • Father ordained to the cost of $26 million done in phases over several years as funds are Richard Hire from priesthood in raised, or for the erection of a new school. The study is expected to Bishop D’Arcy has announced pastor of Queen October, has been take six months, concluding by Dec. 31, 2007. of Peace, assigned to St. the following personnel assign- We have generally found that our high schools are able to raise ments: Mishawaka to Pius X Parish, pastor of St. Granger. The effective date of this between $4 million and $8 million. To raise $43 million is well • Father Martin de Porres assignment was June 20, 2007. beyond the reach of any high school so far. It has also been presented Manuel Parish, Syracuse. that funds can be raised through the sale of the present property. This Evangelista from The effective date of this appoint- • Deacon Jason also must be investigated. associate pastor ment is Aug. 2, 2007. Freiburger, who is In all four high schools, we have been able to fund major improve- of St. Michael scheduled to be ments in phases. This is our policy. High schools and parishes must Parish, Plymouth • Father ordained to the have at least 50 percent in cash and 50 percent in pledges for a project to pastor of St. Thaddeus Uwakwe priesthood in to proceed. Patrick, Ligonier from pastor of October, has Some concerns that the bishop and Saint Joseph’s High School St. Joseph been assigned to and Blessed Sacrament, Albion. need to address with the help of the feasibility study include the possi- The effective date of this appoint- Parish, Garrett, St. Vincent de bility of raising such substantial funds without incurring a debt that ment is July 10, 2007. to pastoral assis- Paul Parish, Fort Wayne. The tant at St. Mary’s effective date of this assignment neither the high school nor the diocese can handle; the impact on the • Father Daniel Parish and the was June 20, 2007. other institutions of the diocese, especially Marian High School, Scheidt from Cathedral of the Immaculate Mishawaka, and the relinquishing of the present site, which is in the associate pastor Conception Parish, Fort Wayne. The two deacons who have one midst of a great Catholic educational complex and at a place of high of St. Pius X, This assignment will be effective year remaining in the seminary visibility in the community. Granger to pas- Aug. 2, 2007. have been given summer assign- The prospect of a totally new building is exciting to many, and tor of Queen of ments. They are: Saint Joseph’s High School deserves credit for considering it. The fea- Peace, • Father John sibility study will seek to determine which of these two possibilities is Mishawaka. The Delaney has been • Deacon Kevin more realistic. Which one is affordable? Which one will assure the appointed pastor Bauman has been effective date of this appointment stronger future for Saint Joseph’s High School? Which project can be is July 16, 2007. of Sacred Heart assigned to St. of Jesus Parish, Michael’s Parish, fully integrated into the diocesan school system? • Father John Lakeville. This Plymouth. The I thank Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center for offering this site Klimczyk from appointment will effective date of for a new building. I also thank the leadership of Saint Joseph’s High pastor of St. be effective July this assignment School for the careful planning they have already done, and for their Stanislaus 18, 2007. Father Delaney will con- was June 13, willingness to take up this initiative in order to ensure the continuance Kostka Parish, tinue as pastor of St. Jude Parish, 2007. and growth of this splendid school in South Bend. New Carlisle to South Bend, thus having the pas- I assure the leadership of Marian High School that they will be associate pastor toral responsibility for both parish- • Deacon closely consulted before any decision is made. It is my responsibility of St. Hedwig es. Andrew Curry has to strengthen all our Catholic institutions for the future. The diocese is been assigned to Parish and St. Patrick Parish, committed to two outstanding Catholic high schools in the South South Bend. The effective date of • Father Paul St. Elizabeth Ann Bend area and two in Fort Wayne. That commitment will not change. this appointment is July 17, 2007. McCarthy from Seton Parish, pastor of St. Fort Wayne. The We are entering a phase now of investigation, inquiry and prayer • Father David John the Baptist, effective date of for light and guidance. Our diocesan staff will continue to work with Ruppert from New Haven to this assignment all four Catholic high schools so that plans for the future will be associate pastor pastor of St. was June 20, 2007. sound and so that generations to come may be assured of a splendid of St. Elizabeth Stanislaus Catholic elementary and secondary education. Ann Seton Kostka Parish, Parish, Fort New Carlisle. The effective date of 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 1, 2007 Cardinal praises Bush for vetoing embryonic stem-cell bill

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput Democrats gained control of believe that you have to force tax- BY JERRY FILTEAU of Denver said that the church Congress this year. It would have payers into making a choice of always supports scientific research ended the Bush administration’s destroying human life — destroy- WASHINGTON (CNS) — “that genuinely serves the human six-year-old policy limiting federal ing an embryo in order to proceed President George W. Bush June 20 person.” funding of human embryonic stem- with embryonic stem-cell research. vetoed a bill to expand federal “Stem cells harvested from cell research to projects that relied That would be an ideological posi- funding for medical research on adults or umbilical cords pose no only on colonies of embryonic stem tion.” human embryonic stem cells, say- moral problems and have great cells created before Aug. 9, 2001, “The president does not believe ing it “would compel American value for medical research,” he the date that policy was announced. it’s appropriate to put an end to taxpayers, for the first time in our said, but the “killing of human Democratic National human life for research purposes,” history, to support the deliberate embryos is never justified, even Committee Chairman Howard he said. “That’s a line he will not destruction of human embryos.” for the advancement of scientific Dean sharply criticized the veto, cross.” Cardinal Justin Rigali of research.” saying, “Bush once again put polit- In his veto message to the Philadelphia, chairman of the U.S. The vetoed bill was titled the ical posturing ahead of sound sci- Senate, Bush said since 2001 his bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Stem-Cell Research Enhancement ence, turning his back on the over- administration “has made more Activities, praised the veto. “This Act of 2007. It passed in the whelming majority of Americans than $130 million available for bill would not actually enhance Senate April 11 by a 63-34 vote who support stem-cell research research on stem-cell lines derived stem-cell research, but divert fed- CNS PHOTO/KEVIN LAMARQUE, REUTERS and in the House June 7 by a vote and the 100 million Americans from embryos that had already eral funds from legitimate research U.S. President George W. Bush of 247-176. Neither vote reflected suffering from debilitating diseases been destroyed. We have also pro- toward avenues requiring the hugs stem-cell patient Kaitlyne the two-thirds majority that would who could benefit from this life- vided more than $3 billion for destruction of innocent human McNamara after speaking about be needed to override a veto. saving science.” research on all forms of stem cells, life,” he said. “The cause of sci- embryonic stem-cell research from The day before the House voted Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of including those from adult and ence is not enhanced but dimin- to relax the funding restrictions on New York, a contender for the other nonembryonic sources.” the East Room of the White House ished when it loses its moral com- human embryonic research, Democratic presidential nomina- The president’s new executive pass.” in Washington June 20. The presi- Cardinal Rigali had urged it to tion next year, accused Bush of order directs the Department of In conjunction with the veto, dent vetoed a bill to expand fed- defeat the bill. putting “ideology before science, Health and Human Services and Bush issued an executive order eral funding for medical research In a letter to all House mem- politics before the needs of our the National Institutes of Health to calling on federal agencies to on human embryonic stem cells, bers, he said, “Embryonic stem- families.” ensure that any human pluripotent strengthen the nation’s commit- saying it “would compel American cell research has been as disap- White House press spokesman stem-cell lines produced in ways ment to research on pluripotent taxpayers, for the first time in our pointing in its results as it has been Tony Snow responded, “This actu- that do not create, destroy or harm stem cells. history, to support the deliberate divisive to our society. Pursuit of ally is putting science before ideol- human embryos will be eligible for Adult stem cells from a variety destruction of human embryos.” this destructive research will ogy. There are many people who federal funding. of sources, including bone marrow, almost certainly require you to the placenta and umbilical-cord patients with juvenile diabetes,” he embrace more and more egregious blood, have led to successful treat- said. violations of moral norms in the ments for a number of diseases. He said a recent research break- effort to bring its ‘promise’ to Adult stem cells are called pluripo- through has shown that ordinary fruition.” BLUFFTON PASTOR CELEBRATES tent because they have the power adult cells can be reprogrammed to “Ethically sound research using to turn into many of the 200-plus become pluripotent stem cells, nonembryonic stem cells has con- SILVER JUBILEE types of differentiated cells found showing that “science not only tinued to advance, helping patients in the body. raises new ethical questions but at with over 70 conditions in clinical Embryonic stem cells are called times can help address them.” trials,” he added. “Since Congress omnipotent because they can turn “Tragically, some embryonic debated this issue last summer, fur- into any of those differentiated stem-cell advocates in Congress ther evidence has emerged on the cells. have dismissed such advances or versatility of adult stem cells and Cardinal Rigali welcomed the even greeted them with suspicion, on the ability of adult cells to be executive order. “Adult stem cells as though medical progress were reprogrammed to rival the flexibil- continue to produce new clinical less genuine or praiseworthy when ity of embryonic cells.” advances on a regular basis, most it respects early human life,” the Democratic leadership had made recently showing benefits for cardinal said. the bill a top priority when the

MARK WEBER Father Dale Bauman, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Bluffton, celebrated his silver jubilee of priesthood on Sunday, June 24, in the embrace of family, close friends and an overflow crowd of parishioners. At the altar, he was joined by 13 priests, a seminarian and two deacons. As he thanked all who participated, Father Bauman quoted Bishop John M. D’Arcy, who at his recent 50th jubilee Mass, said, “The gift of the priesthood is not given to an individual, but to those whom he serves.”

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Sesquicentennial committee and director of the Office of Campus St. Mary’s Heritage Fund awards grants totaling $189,850 and Young Adult Ministry, and FOCUS Robert Amico, professor of archi- The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South ty and staff items for St. Peter’s Sack Lunch CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tecture at the University of Notre Bend has awarded 36 grants total- • St. Joseph Hessen Cassel — ministry Dame, both spoke at the confer- ing $189,850 from the St. Mary’s $5,000 for tuition assistance • Matthew 25 Health & Dental ence focusing on the committee A next door neighbor suggest- Heritage Fund to various organiza- Clinic — $1,350 for educational that helped the parish fund, plan tions from throughout the diocese, South Bend DVD for Spanish-speaking popu- ed they provide a hot meal for and build Our Lady of the visitors and, in the process, including parishes, schools and • St. Adalbert — $25,000 for lation Guadalupe Church. agencies. The following were scholarship aid • Women’s Care Center — get acquainted. That is exactly During a steering committee what happened. Different fami- awarded grants upon the approval • St. Jude — $2,000 for finan- $1,000 for prenatal vitamins, Crib meeting brainstorm, someone of Bishop John D’Arcy: cial aid Club supplies and prenatal education lies met, became community and recounted a story of driving past eventually moved to the area to • St. John the Baptist — $5,000 a simple sign on Indiana Parishes, Fort Wayne for tuition assistance South Bend be closer to each other. Highway 15 that read, “Future “To this day, that’s what we • St. Henry — $10,000 subsidy • Holy Family — $5,000 for • St. Vincent de Paul Society — home of Our Lady of Guadalupe for students attending Benoit tuition assistance $1,000 to provide emergency food have ... a big family,” Brito said. Church.” The committee was The practice of gathering for Academy • Our Lady of Hungary — and assistance for hungry adults very intrigued and decided to • Most Precious Blood — $7,000 to retain part-time resource and children in St. Joseph County Mass and sharing a meal after- build Our Lady of Guadalupe ward has endured, and people $3,000 to begin Life Teen program teacher • Christ Child Society — Church for Jubilee 2000. Their at the parish • Holy Cross — $3,000 to part- $1,000 for Layette of Hope program continue moving to town, grow- purpose was to demonstrate the ing the parish size significantly. • St. Joseph — $5,000 for ner with Freedom 22 Foundation • St. Joseph Health Center — diocese coming into the new mil- tuition assistance for Hispanic scholarships $1,000 for early detection of chil- Another panel member at the lennium. conference was Manuel members in need dren’s vision problems “The idea was the diocese • St. John the Baptist — $3,000 Area Gutierrez, who joined the parish would come together to bridge in its fledgling state and is the for financial aid to non-parishioner • St. Joseph, Garrett — $5,000 Area both millenniums — the old and families current choir director. He enjoys the new,” said Furge. for tuition assistance • National Black Catholic diocesan work with a particular “We would begin the project South Bend • St. Patrick, Walkerton — Congress, Fort Wayne-South Bend focus on Hispanic life and litur- in ‘99, and hopefully complete it $1,000 for tuition assistance — $10,000 to represent diocese at gy. in 2000 or 2001.” • St. Casimir — $2,500 for • St. Monica, Mishawaka — the 19th National Black Catholic “I saw that the community The committee also wanted to adult-education program $5,000 for financial assistance for Congress in New York was very special,” said Gutierrez, bring the diocese together • St. Patrick — $5,000 for minority families and single-parent The $3-million endowment who agreed with Brito’s descrip- through volunteer efforts and tuition subsidy of religious educa- families in need fund was established in 1997 at the tion of people coming from donated materials. tion for parish children • Marian High School, groundbreaking for the new St. neighboring states — Ohio and Through this effort, the dio- Mishawaka — $5,000 for minority Mary’s Catholic Church in down- Michigan. cese hoped to not only recognize Area scholarships town Fort Wayne to help provide “We were giving a real wel- the changing face of the Hispanic • St. Vincent, Elkhart — $5,000 • St. Vincent, Elkhart — $8,000 financial assistance to the poor and come to everybody,” Gutierrez community in the area, but also to help offset expenses involved in for tuition assistance to Hispanic needy throughout the diocese. The said. “We shared the Eucharist, to help and support them. operating Hispanic programs and and African-American families St. Mary’s parish complex was food and music.” Furge recalled how Pope John salary for Deacon Ramiro Reyes • St. Michael, Plymouth — completed in October 1998 and Gutierrez described with emo- Paul II declared Our Lady of $5,000 for financial aid dedicated on May 2, 1999, after a tion the way of celebrating litur- Guadalupe the Patroness of the Schools, Fort Wayne • St. Mary of the Assumption, fire destroyed the church and soup gy and community after which Americas in order to emphasize • Bishop Luers High School — Avilla — $2,500 for tuition assis- kitchen in 1993. The St. Mary’s they would eat and dance. He one hemisphere, one people in $20,000 for tuition assistance tance Heritage Fund was created through compared it to the way it was faith and one people in solidarity. • Most Precious Blood — the collaboration and planning of done in Mexico. “I felt sorry for Professor Amico was a part of $5,000 for financial assistance to Agencies, Fort Wayne the late St. Mary’s pastor, Father the neighbors because there was the Jubilee Solidarity Project low-income families • Vincent House — $3,000 for Tom O’Connor, and parishioners a lot of noise until three or four Committee when he created the • Benoit Academy — $7,500 homeless children to attend sum- using money received from fire in the morning. This place was Jubilee 2000 International Design for financial assistance to families mer camps insurance on the historic church. very special for us,” he said. Competition for Our Lady of • Queen of Angels — $10,000 • Catholic Charities — $5,000 Since its inception, the St. Mary’s Gutierrez went on to carefully Guadalupe Church and diocesan for financial aid to provide case-management serv- Heritage fund has awarded annual explain the value and importance shrine. • St. John the Baptist — $2,000 ices for refugees grants totaling $2,082,764 from of that fledgling church and how “I’m a firm believer in design for workshop/seminar fee for • The Franciscan Center — interest gained on the fund’s prin- they soon outgrew their space. competitions,” said Professor diversity training for school facul- $1,000 to purchase food and other cipal. They needed a place to educate Amico. “They give you a lot of their children and to prepare for ideas for a very modest amount the sacraments. That’s when their of money.” campaign for a larger facility According to Professor began. Amico, most international com- Conference panelist Alfonso petitions would yield 200 appli- Ochoa was also present during cations at most. However, the the community’s initial stages. Jubilee 2000 International Design However, he came to the grow- Competition received more than ing parish only on occasion. The 600 applications and over 250 pastor approached him and asked completed designs. The designs Ochoa to start a youth group. Not came from 31 countries around only did Ochoa start a youth the world and 32 U.S. states. group, but he also got involved in An international judging com- other parish ministries and activi- mittee, along with parish mem- ties. bers and Bishop D’Arcy, The last person to speak on reviewed finalist designs before the panel was Jessica Brito, making the winning selection. Genoviva Brito’s daughter. She Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish spoke about the parish from an was dedicated in October of active youth’s perspective, where 2005. she grew up. Today, she is very thankful for the new building and continues her active involvement on the cooking committee and teaching catechism. Linda Furge, coordinator of the Jubilee 2000 and

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culture, said the head of the Pope names French Pontifical Council for Culture. Vatican official to head French Cardinal Paul Poupard, head of the council, said the interreligious council Catholic faith “cannot be lived outside the boundaries of, or par- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope EWS RIEFS N B allel to, daily life and the culture Benedict XVI named a French of a population or a nation.” At a cardinal with extensive diplomatic June 13 gathering to mark the experience as the Vatican’s new council’s 25th anniversary, he coordinator of interreligious dia- PRIESTS WALK TOGETHER IN CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION said, “The dynamic of the logue. Cardinal Jean-Louis Incarnation asks that the faith be Tauran, 64, will become president lived and expressed while fully of the Pontifical Council for inserted in the culture and reality Interreligious Dialogue Sept. 1, that surrounds us.” the Vatican’s main liaison agency with Islam. Cardinal Tauran, a 28- year veteran of the Vatican’s Vatican’s nuncio to diplomatic service, is known as a savvy and sometimes outspoken Poland urges clergy to specialist in international affairs. stop politicizing homilies For 13 years, he was Pope John Paul II’s “foreign minister,” the WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — The official who dealt with all aspects Vatican’s ambassador to Poland of the Vatican’s foreign policy. has called on Catholic clergy to Pope Benedict announced the stop preaching politicized homi- appointment during a June 25 visit lies. “I wish liturgical services in to the Vatican Library and the Poland would not turn into public Vatican Secret Archives, two insti- rallies and just dispose people to tutions Cardinal Tauran has head- be more human and more ed since 2003. In his new role, the Catholic,” said Archbishop Jozef cardinal will be responsible for Kowalczyk, the Vatican’s ambas- overseeing the Vatican’s dialogue sador, or nuncio. “We need efforts with representatives of priests, not politicians — and if other faiths, including Muslims. politicians, then politicians of God’s word,” said the archbishop, whose sermon was carried by House passes bill Poland’s Catholic information reversing Mexico City CNS PHOTO/DEBBIE HILL agency, KAI. “We also need evan- Father Faysal Hijazen of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Beit Sahour, West Bank, and gelists, not economists — we have anti-abortion funding enough of those already in Poland policy Greek Orthodox Father Saba Kheir walk together in a candlelight procession for peace in to do the job. Let’s work on their Beit Sahour June 22. The vigil called for unity and peace among Palestinians. spirit and conscience so they’ll WASHINGTON (CNS) — An become true professionals in serv- amendment reversing the federal ing all society. This is the mission government’s Mexico City policy the clergy, without the permission Archdiocese of Baltimore said ful,” the archbishop told reporters. of a priest.” banning federal aid to groups that of the local bishop,” Father was a sign the procedure went He said he would visit Patriarch promote abortion as a family plan- Cantalamessa wrote in a letter to well. In the surgery — which Alexy II of Moscow in early July ning method passed 223-201 in Bishop Peric June 13. archdiocesan officials confirmed and urge him to move toward a Madison cathedral nearly the House June 21, although the began around 12:30 p.m. and was meeting with Pope Benedict. destroyed by fire to be bill to which the amendment was completed around 2 p.m. — neu- attached could face a veto from Vatican issues ‘Ten rosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson rebuilt on same site inserted a tube into Cardinal Italian Cardinal Felici, President George W. Bush. “I will Commandments’ for MADISON, Wis. (CNS) — Keeler’s brain to drain excess veto any legislation that weakens longtime Vatican official, Bishop Robert C. Morlino of drivers cerebrospinal fluid into his current federal policies and laws Madison said June 10 that St. abdominal cavity. Head trauma dies at age 87 on abortion, or that encourages the Raphael Cathedral would be VATICAN CITY (CNS)— The the cardinal received during an destruction of human life at any rebuilt on the current site of the Vatican has issued a set of “Ten October car accident in Italy is VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A stage,” Bush said in a letter to church in downtown Madison. Commandments” for drivers, say- believed to be the cause of the longtime Vatican diplomat and Democratic leaders in both houses Bishop Morlino made the ing motor vehicles can be an accumulation of cerebrospinal former head of the Vatican’s of Congress. The Mexico City announcement at the conclusion “occasion of sin.” A document fluid in the brain ventricles, other- Congregation for Saints’ Causes, policy does not allow federal of a eucharistic procession cele- titled “Guidelines for the Pastoral wise known as hydrocephalus, Italian Cardinal Angelo Felici, funds to go to agencies that per- brating the feast of Corpus Christi. Care of the Road” said driving can archdiocesan spokesman Sean died June 17. He was 87. Pope form and promote abortion as a He has spent more than two years unleash road rage and other Caine said. Benedict XVI praised the late car- family planning method in devel- immoral behavior, including dinal for his “precious collabora- listening, consulting and praying oping countries. excess speed, reckless passing, tion” in working on behalf of the about the cathedral future. “I truly cursing and just plain rudeness. Pope meets Orthodox Vatican. In two separate believe in my heart that the deci- Papal preacher won’t “Cars tend to bring out the ‘primi- telegrams, one to the dean of the sion at which I have arrived is tive’ side of human beings, there- archbishop, calls for College of Cardinals, Cardinal what God wills,” Bishop Morlino lecture in Medjugorje by producing rather unpleasant prayers for unity Angelo Sodano, and another to said. Much of the church was results,” the document said. The Bishop Vincenzo Apicella of destroyed in an arson fire March after bishop nixes plan warning about driving came in the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Velletri-Segni, the pope expressed 14, 2005. MOSTAR, Bosnia-Herzegovina first part of the 59-page instruc- Perseverance and prayer are need- his sadness over Cardinal Felici’s (CNS) — The preacher of the tion, released June 19 by the ed as Catholics and Orthodox death. The pope highlighted the papal household has withdrawn Pontifical Council for Migrants work toward full unity, Pope late cardinal’s “generous dedica- Knoxville bishop named from plans to deliver a series of and Travelers. The document said Benedict XVI said, welcoming tion and recognized competence” to succeed Archbishop lectures in Medjugorje, Bosnia- drivers need to remember that Orthodox Archbishop in the offices in which he served. Herzegovina, after the local bish- even when there is no one sitting Chrysostomos II of Cyprus to the Cardinal Felici headed the saints’ Kelly in Louisville next to them, they are never alone. Vatican. The head of the Orthodox congregation between 1988 and op denied him permission to speak WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope “Driving a vehicle is basically a Church of Cyprus spent five hours 1995. From 1995 to 2000, there. Capuchin Father Raniero Benedict XVI has accepted the way of relating with and getting with Pope Benedict June 16; his Cardinal Felici headed the Cantalamessa, who has been the resignation of Archbishop Thomas closer to other people and of inte- visit included a private meeting, a Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia pope’s preacher since 1980, was C. Kelly of Louisville, Ky., and grating within a community of ceremony to sign a joint declara- Dei,” which cares for Catholics to be the keynote speaker at the named Bishop Joseph E. Kurtz of people,” it said. tion of ecumenical commitment, a who were followers of excommu- 12th International Seminar for Knoxville, Tenn., to succeed him. midday prayer service in the nicated French Archbishop Priests July 3-5 in Medjugorje, the The changes were announced Vatican’s Redemptoris Mater Marcel Lefebvre. site of thousands of alleged June 12 by Archbishop Pietro Brain surgery for Chapel and a two-hour lunch. appearances of the Blessed Virgin Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the While both the pope and the arch- Mary. He was expected to have Cardinal Keeler called a United States. Archbishop Kurtz, bishop underlined the importance Vatican official: given three lectures at the event, a 60-year-old priest of the Diocese success of the theological dialogue involv- titled “With Mary, in Anticipation Christians must live faith of Allentown, Pa., was named ing the Catholic Church and all of the Holy Spirit,” but he pulled bishop of Knoxville Oct. 26, BALTIMORE (CNS) — Shortly the Orthodox churches, in context of culture out after Bishop Ratko Peric of 1999. He was to be installed as after undergoing brain surgery at Archbishop Chrysostomos also Mostar-Duvno, whose diocese archbishop of Louisville on Aug. Johns Hopkins Hospital in insisted that it was essential to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The covers Medjugorje, informed him 15, the feast of the Assumption Baltimore June 18, Cardinal improve relations between the fact that Jesus became human that he did not have his permission and the 30th anniversary of William H. Keeler was cracking Vatican and the Russian Orthodox challenges Christians to live and to attend the event. “My principle Archbishop Kelly’s episcopal jokes with a family member, Church. “I think I could be use- express their faith while staying is not to preach, especially not to which officials from the within the context of their own ordination. JULY 1, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

their homes warm. Victory Noll Sisters Locally, the effort is supported support initiatives financially by the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store located at 3408 for just and humane Ardmore Trail in South Bend. immigration reform Vigneault also looks forward to AROUND THE DIOCESE working in his hometown again. A HUNTINGTON — Over 75 Marian High School graduate, he members of Our Lady of Victory also attended St. Matthew School Missionary Sisters Congregation and Monroe Elementary School. took part in a community meeting, BISHOP D’ARCY DONATES BLOOD He holds a master’s degree in pub- June 14-17, at Victory Noll to dis- lic affairs from IUSB, and a bache- cuss issues pertinent to the min- lor’s degree in public and environ- istry of the sisters. mental affairs, also from IUSB. An issue that is of great con- Vigneault is a parishioner at St. cern to the Victory Noll Sisters is Matthew Cathedral, in South Bend. immigration reform. As mission- “I wanted to get back to helping aries in ministry with the poor and people,” said Vigneault, “and this oppressed, many sisters have will be a nice opportunity to get worked with immigrants and back into the things I was meant to migrant workers and are aware of do. It’s a mission to fill in a differ- the injustices they experience. ent part of our society.” Thus, attention was given to Vigneault replaces Sean immigration reform and actions Wendlinder, who moved to that could be taken. Spokane, Wash., after three years The sisters support legislation with the organization. that is humane and just, one that upholds family unity and presents a realistic process for attaining cit- Novena honors Venerable izenship. They also recommend a Solanus Casey’s temporary worker program that contains worker protections, anniversary of death assures a living wage and provides DETROIT — Parishioners in workers the means for a safe Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, return to their homeland. New York and Minnesota are Since Congress is now debat- being asked to participate in a spe- ing legislation for an immigration cial novena in honor of the 50th program, the Victory Noll Sisters anniversary of Venerable Solanus commit themselves to pray and Casey’s death. The novena will work for just and effective legisla- start July 23 and end on July 31, tion that recognizes and respects the actual day of his death. the dignity and humanity of immi- “Solanus Casey’s rich life grants and migrant workers. FRANCIE HOGAN spanned many cities. We are tak- Furthermore, the sisters will ing the occasion of the 50th seek opportunities to promote Bishop John M. D’Arcy chats with fellow donor Rabbi Mitchell Kornspan of the anniversary of his death to ask access to healthcare, protective Congregation B’nai Conservative while donating blood on Monday, June 25, to help “kick parishes in these cities to pray for and emergency services and edu- nine days, beginning July 23 and cation for immigrants and their off” the Red Cross promotion of encouraging people to consider donating blood during ending the day of Solanus’ death, children. the summer. Earlier, Bishop D’Arcy sent a letter to be read at all diocesan parishes this July 31,” Capuchin Friar Richard As sisters return to their mis- Merling explains. “We will be sion centers throughout the United month. In it he states, “I myself, these past four years, have donated blood; and it is my praying the Litany of the Blessed States, they will continue — in hope that you will also donate. Even if you have never given blood, I encourage you to Virgin and also a prayer for collaboration with the U.S. Solanus’ beatification efforts.” Conference of Catholic Bishops spend an hour of your day saving a life,” he said. “If you have donated blood in the past, Cities that the Venerable and ecumenical and social justice may I remind you how rewarding and appreciated this generous act of charity can be for Solanus lived and served include groups — to take part in local and Detroit, Milwaukee, Appleton, state initiatives for just and you as well as the recipient,” Bishop D’Arcy concluded. Harlem, Yonkers and New York humane immigration reform. City. Also included are Hudson, Wis., Prescott, Wis., Huntington New shopping club other Thursday, from 10 a.m. to Bremen and city planner for and Stillwater, Minn. includes giving aspect noon, to receive paperwork for the Matthew Vigneault hired Lafayette. Prayer cards will be available tax write-offs. as new director for St. Vigneault said he is excited through the Solanus Guild at the SOUTH BEND — A new shop- There will be a junior division to about working to help low-income Web site www.solanuscasey.org. ping club that makes you feel good give parents and guardians opportu- Vincent de Paul Society families and individuals in the com- Solanus Casey was a beloved about shopping — because you’ll nities to teach children about the of St. Joseph County munity by heading an organization Capuchin Friar credited with be giving, too — is forming at the personal rewards of giving. Its first with a strong presence and histori- miraculous cures and valued for St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. project will be to start and maintain SOUTH BEND cal track record for doing so. his wise and compassionate coun- Joseph County. a “school supply shelf” for needy — Matthew J. “One of the things that attracted sel. “Sister Rosalie’s Gateway to students. Vigneault (pro- me to St. Vincent’s was its wonder- In 1960, the Father Solanus Heaven Shopping Club” is for men, And, there will be opportunities nounced Veeno) ful reputation, both here and world- Guild initiated the Cause of women and children of all faiths for non-shoppers to use their talents has been hired as wide. I’ve been an occasional con- Solanus Casey for sainthood. In who love to shop. as well, says Cunningham, who is a the new execu- tributor, of both material goods and 1995, Pope John Paul II promul- By donating the material goods local artist. “I have a friend, for tive director for money and have admired the work gated the Decree of Heroic Virtue to St. Vincent’s, they’ll receive example, who has special skills the St. Vincent of the society,” he said. for Father Solanus and declared paperwork immediately for the tax with dried flowers. She can arrange de Paul Society The society is a Catholic lay him “Venerable.” Efforts continue MATTHEW to move forward as miracles write-off on their donations. them in ways you would not of St. Joseph VIGNEAULT organization that serves the poor They’ll also receive weekly believe, and they can be resold.” County. He with emergency food, clothing and attributed to Solanus are studied in notification of sales coming up in There will also be a monthly began work on financial assistance. Rome. One miraculous cure area stores, and a list of all food, newsletter, “le News” with infor- June 18. In 2006, the society gave attributed to the intercession of clothing or other items the agency mation about stores willing to help Vigneault, 43, comes to the soci- $179,142 worth of clothing, furni- Venerable Solanus will advance needs for the poor or to resell in St. and other news about sales. ety with many years of public serv- ture and household items away so the cause to beatification and the Vincent’s Thrift Store at 3408 And, lastly, the club will have an ice in the nonprofit sector, local that 5,524 people could have the title of “blessed.” Another Ardmore Trail. eBay component, where items can government and financial planning. everyday items they need to live. approved miracle after that will There will also be membership be resold through the popular, In recent years, he has worked as Last year, the society also gave advance the cause finally to can- in a club that has no dues, no worldwide auction on the Internet. a financial advisor for a local finan- away $24,347 worth of free cloth- onization or sainthood. required meetings, no officers, and The club will have two general cial services firm. ing to residents of the Center for the The Father Solanus Guild, a no “You’re in or you’re out” meetings a year: One in January to Before that, he served as execu- Homeless, Hope Rescue Mission, Capuchin ministry, is part of the because of lack of participation. set goals, train new members and tive director of the Greater La Porte the YWCA, the Life Treatment Province of St. Joseph of the “You do what you can, when trade techniques. The other, in Economic Development Corp., Center and the Work Release Capuchin Order headquartered in you can,” says Cecilia December, is to celebrate and bringing new businesses and jobs Center. Detroit which serves Capuchin Cunningham, a coordinator for the reflect on accomplishments. into the community. Some 62,991 pounds of food ministries worldwide. club and a member of the St. For more information, or to reg- He has also served as city man- were distributed from the food Vincent de Paul board of directors. ister for the club, contact ager of New Buffalo, town manag- pantry last year, and $51,000 in Club members can bring their Cunningham at er for Syracuse, executive director financial aid helped 297 families donations to the thrift store every [email protected]. of economic development for pay rent, get medication or keep 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 1, 2007

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•Retreats •Banquets FORT WAYNE — Diocesan Catholics gathered for physical •Anniversaries •Reunions and spiritual nourishment at the •Graduations World Apostolate of Fatima’s •Family Gatherings breakfast at Fort Wayne’s St. Mary’s Church, Saturday, June 16. •Alumni Parties The midmorning breakfast fol- lowed the sacrament of reconcilia- tion and a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. (574) 631-7512 • (574) 631-9436 Adults and children alike listened attentively to Colin Donovan speak about the theology of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the mystery of Fatima. RIDE THE RR BUS 4 FREE! Donovan is vice president at the global Catholic television network, Pilgrimage to the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). A layman, he has the Eucharistic Congress August 18th licentiate in sacred theology, with a concentration in moral theology, All Redeemer Radio volunteers and supporters are eligible. from the Pontifical University of Call 436-1450 now to reserve your spot. St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) Generously sponsored by Dr. Patrick Holly in Rome. Prior to coming to EWTN in 1995, he taught for three years at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tenn. Donovan began the lecture by stressing the importance of the commitment to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, what he described as “a very solemn thing.” LAUREN CAGGIANO As members of the faithful of Colin Donovan, a vice president of EWTN and a theologian, was the the World Apostolate of Fatima, he guest speaker at the World Apostolate of Fatima’s breakfast at St. Mary explained, we vow to uphold the Church in Fort Wayne on June 16. The breakfast followed the rosary, rec- commitment to Mary. onciliation and Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. “We wish to be faithful to something we’ve given our word to,” he said. Moreover, Donovan reminded Fatima is not over; rather it is a This devotion to the Blessed Catholics the goal of earthly exis- perennial message that takes time. Mother is much larger than our- tence is the union of Christ with This message is two-sided, howev- selves and we must see the big his church. er, he said. picture. “These things (Mary’s According to Donovan, the “God offers grace,” he said. requests) are not hanging out on Fatima message from nearly a cen- “We have to respond. People must their own,” he said. tury ago still relates to our lives want to love God and neighbor.” The theologian continued by today — “to family, society, nation Likewise, Fatima should not be elaborating on the significance of and world. The message never just a personal devotion, for all are Catholic Radio the two hearts — the Sacred Heart really concluded,” he said. called to spread the good news to (of Jesus) and the Immaculate “This is simply the message of everyone. Heart of Mary. the Gospel, he said. “It is the com- In closing, Donovan suggested AM 1450 According to Donovan, the munion of the two hearts that is the triumph of Fatima can be the union of these two hearts is at the the goal of the Fatima message.” panacea for the trials and tribula- Listen on the Web at www.redeemerradio.com forefront of the mystery of Fatima. To fully live the Fatima pledge, tions of modern society. Christians Just as Mary requests devotion, Donovan contends Catholics must pray for peace, especially for “Jesus is asking for these (acts of should immerse themselves in the improved relations with the devotion) too,” he said. Gospel message and pray the Muslim faith. Although the talk was primarily rosary. Per Mary’s request, For further reading that rein- about Marian devotion, Donovan Catholics should meditate on forces the message of Fatima, tied in Jesus’ theological signifi- Jesus’ life through the mysteries of Donovan recommends Pope cance in the Fatima story. The child the rosary, he said. Benedict’s new book, “Jesus of Jesus appeared to Sister Lucia “Please pray your rosaries Nazareth,” and Desmond Birch’s before Mary, Donovan reminds the devotedly and attentively,” he “Trial, Tribulation and Triumph: faithful. Echoing Father Adam encouraged. Before, During and After Schmitt’s homily, he said “it was Donovan concluded his lecture Antichrist.” Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated Jesus himself who came first.” by emphasizing the message of to providing the highest quality of nursing care. • Daily Mass • Skilled Care • Intermediate Care Kloska speaks to South Bend Serrans • Medicare Certified SOUTH BEND — Campus min- serious about our Catholic mis- said, “Namely that the pervasive • Secured Units for Alzheimer Care istry is playing an important part sion. 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BY GINNY KOHRMAN apocryphal writing is non-canoni- ipate in the direct care of the grand- about the characters in the story. children an identity that makes cal, meaning it is not included in children, grandparents can be a What did they like or dislike about them unique and yet ties them to our Scriptures. However, the spiritual anchor or reliable presence the movie or show? If the oppor- others. Sharing an old letter or church honors Anne and Joachim in the extended family. Like Anne tunity arises, talk with them about seeing a yellowed, brittle wedding Opening prayer because they teach us something and Joachim, grandmas and grand- the consequences of certain deci- invitation is sacred when told by Dear Anne and Joachim, pray about the family life of Mary, the pas are in a wonderful position to sions and behaviors. It may give grandma and grandpa. for all parents and grandparents so mother of God. pass on the practices of faith, them a chance to connect with Start your own traditions with them that they may raise up faithful According to this apocryphal prayer and morality through “teach- you about things going on in their Make a gingerbread house with children who love the Lord and work, Anne and Joachim were able moments” in opportune life lives and allow an opportunity for your children or grandchildren follow his ways. Amen. exceedingly rich farmers and experiences and through tuning into you to guide them lovingly. each year before Christmas or give owned great herds. They were the spiritual needs of those whom Spontaneous or quiet prayer time, them an Advent calendar, com- Scripture: Ps 78: 1-7 faithful people, loving God and they love, their grandchildren. added to this time of popcorn and plete with treats or surprises. Hide giving generously, despite the fact Sister Marlene Halpin, PhD, fun, will not only enhance the little treats, edible or non-edible, Commentary they were childless. Both Anne Dominican, in a wonderful little child-grandparent relationship, but for them to find when they come and Joachim grieved their child- book called “Passing on Our also the child-God relationship. to visit. Keep a “Remember” jour- July 26, 1982, will always be a lessness and the cultural and reli- Religious Heritage” provides some Hang out together nal with them to record details of special day in the Kohrman house. gious humiliation of their condi- very practical ways in which Sometimes it does not really their visits with you ... or plant a Twenty-five years ago, God tion. But they remembered the grandparents can make a huge dif- matter what you do with another shrub or tree that’s “theirs” so they blessed us with our son blessings bestowed on Abraham ference in the lives of their grand- person; it is just that you are can watch it “grow up” over the Christopher. Nearly losing him at and his wife Sarah in their old age; children. The ideas are very sim- together. Kids love to learn by years. 20 weeks and remaining on bed and so, in hope and with prayer ple, but they can have a profound watching and helping. Take time Just as these pictures and mem- rest and limited activity throughout and sacrifice, Anne and Joachim difference in the lives of children. to teach your grandchildren how ories give children a family identi- the remainder of the pregnancy, asked the Lord for a child. God Reading stories to make a favorite recipe, like ty, so Scriptures unite them to we often turned to Mary in prayer answered their prayers, and Anne One of Christ’s favorite ways Christmas cookies; put a worm on their ancestors of faith who loved for protection and strength. At the conceived and gave birth to Mary. of teaching is through stories. a hook; play cards; make a bed God. Grandma and grandpa can time of his delivery, we did not Mary is our model for Christian Jesus is a master at storytelling in from scratch; plant a garden; go to help children make the connec- know that the day was also special living, and so the church honors the Gospels. Mass or take dinner to someone tions between their lives and the within the tradition of the church. the parents of Mary, the ones who Children cherish the attention, who is ill. Get to know what your lives of others throughout salva- Later on, my husband and I nurtured, taught and prepared her physical closeness and special grandchildren like ... chocolate or tion history who are a part of noticed on our Catholic calendar to be the mother of Jesus. They place of storytelling. Grandmas or strawberry ice cream, their God’s family. Intertwine their that Chris had been born on the laid the foundations of faith that grandpas can be master story- favorite flower or game, holiday human lives with a life with God. feast of Ss. Anne and Joachim. I helped Mary accept God’s will. tellers. As you read to your grand- or sunset. At the end of the day, Anne and Joachim knew and cannot explain how special we felt They gave Mary an example of children, be silly, look at the pic- spend some time recalling the day loved God, and they taught Mary when we realized that God had so parenting from which she would tures and laugh. Ask them who with them. Have them talk to God to do the same. Grandparents, like beautifully answered our many draw as she raised her son, Jesus. their favorite character is and why. about the day: the good parts, the Anne and Joachim, we need you prayers by permitting Chris to be The story of Anne and Joachim Dare to read them a story from the bad parts, the hard parts. Invite the — now more than ever — to give born on the feast day of Mary’s reminds us of the importance of Bible or from a children’s Bible. children to talk to Jesus about the children the religious heritage of parents. No one will ever convince family, especially grandparents, in Better yet, tell them one of your favorite people they love and our Catholic faith. me that this was coincidence or passing on the beauty of our reli- favorite Bible stories in your own those who love them. luck. I firmly believe in my heart gious heritage. grandma or grandpa style. When Telling family stories Closing prayer that not only Mary but also Anne Today’s amazing grandparents you are finished telling the story, Children love to hear about and Joachim were praying for our Today because of working pray aloud to God with the chil- things from the past ... what they Dear Father in heaven, we family. moms and dads or the reality of dren. Invite them to talk to God, looked like when they were born thank you for our grandparents. Jesus’Grandma and Grandpa: divorce, many times grandparents too. Ask them for what and for ... what mom and day looked like We thank you for their faith in you St.Anne and St.Joachim take on greater responsibilities in whom they wish to pray. when they first met ... how grand- that watches over and gently leads Most of what we know about the care of their grandchildren. Watching TV or videos ma and grandpa met and what us to you. We thank you for their Ss. Anne and Joachim is recorded Grandparents are often called upon Pick a good TV program that they used to do. Old photo albums love that reminds us of your love in an apocryphal work, written to be an “extra listening ear” or a contains a storyline pertinent to rich with family history ... pictures for us. Watch over them, Lord, around 150 C.E. called the “safe haven” to children of blended their stage of development. At the of cars, great aunts and uncles, and help us show them how much Protoevangelium of James. This families. Even if they do not partic- end of the show, talk with them buildings and machinery ... give we need and love them. Amen. For your out-of-town guests Jubilee Pilgrim Cross

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BY MAY LEE JOHNSON and pray because you never can large family that consists of eight tell what might happen.” children, saw his son’s mission in The Rosses relied not only on Iraq a little differently than the SOUTH BEND — “I worried their personal prayers but the women in the family. about him being in Iraq,” said prayers of the St. Augustine com- “When I look around today Ollie Ross, Sr., of South Bend. munity in South Bend. and see all these young men “But I knew he was well- “Every Sunday that I was able, walking around, not finishing trained, so in my heart I knew I went to church,” said Ollie, age school and having no jobs, I he’d make it home alright.” 81. “It was powerful to hear my wonder who’s going to defend And he did. son, Michael, pray for his broth- this country,” he said. Retired Maj. Anthony (Tony) er. And when the congregation “Someone has got to defend P. Ross, 40, was stationed in said, ‘Lord, hear our prayers,’ this country and other countries Fallujah as part of a military that really helped me get through that have no one to help them. police unit. He was working in the tough times when we didn’t “I’m so proud of my son and the civil affairs, helping to build hear from him and wasn’t sure other men who served in Iraq for schools and rebuild Iraq. how he was doing.” being willing to go over there and Tony graduated from Riley Tony was aware of just how fight for all of us ... High School and Indiana much his family worried about “But we could not have made University with a degree in crimi- his safety. it without our faith. Our family nal justice. “For me, we were doing spent a lot of time in prayer and He later joined the ROTC pro- important work in Iraq,” Tony prayer does change things. He’s gram at the University of Notre said. “We were helping the peo- home and retired, so his work in Dame, where he finished as sec- ple of Iraq who were very much done.” ond lieutenant. From there, he in need of our help, so I really Ollie Ross thought about enlisted in the Army Reserves. didn’t spend a lot of time worry- Tony’s safety every day he was in He was stationed in Kosovo, ing about my safety. “I didn’t join Iraq. Corine worried about him where he did two tours of duty the service to die. I joined for a even more. with his last tour in Iraq in 2005. better life and we were able to “It was faith and prayer that His parents, members of St. help the people of Iraq have a brought him home safe,” said MAY LEE JOHNSON Augustine Parish in South Bend, better life. Corine. “I just thank God he Retired Maj. Anthony P. Ross, center, who was stationed in Kosovo, and remember those times very well. “I did miss my family, and I’m made it home and hope and pray did two tours of duty with his last tour in Iraq in 2005, talks with his “When Tony was in Iraq, I glad I’m out, but the military that the president will bring all parents Corine, left, and Ollie Ross, Sr., right, around the family dinner was worried to death,” said moth- helped me and my family have a the soldiers still fighting in Iraq table about his time spent in Iraq. Ross says that although things are er Corine Ross. “Sometimes my better life, and I am really thank- home safely — just like our Tony bad in Iraq, the soldiers are doing a good work for the people there daughter and I would just sit ful to be home.” did.” and that his time served was well worth it. around the table and hold hands Ollie, the patriarch of this A G. I.’S CATHEDRAL Abrego family’s dilig

BY KAY COZAD

FORT WAYNE — Mexican born Jose and Hilda Abrego have a dream. In fact they have several dreams, both for themselves and for their children. That’s why their close-knit family came to Fort Wayne eight years ago: to pursue the American dream. Jose Abrego says what began back in the late 1970s when he and his parents came to the United States has brought him to the place he is today. Though their brief stay lasted only a year, nine-year-old Abrego always knew he would return to America. A decade later, after graduating from high school in Mexico, at age 19, he took a job in Texas where he crossed the border daily between family and work. Soon he met his wife- to-be Hilda, and the devoted couple was married in 1991. Abrego worked long, hard hours to support his new wife, and the family expanded in 1992 with the birth of their first son, Jose. With the new baby, Hilda found it more difficult to be without her husband as he worked across the border and joined him in Texas as a visitor. All the while, the couple dreamed of one day opening their own Mexican restaurant. Second son Edgar, now eight, was born the year Abrego’s brother-in-law invited him to come to Indiana where Hilda’s parents and three brothers live. Holding hard won legal perma- nent residency, Abrego traveled to Fort Wayne in 1999 and found a job in Ellison Bakery where he has worked now for eight years. Three months later, Hilda arrived and has since Jose Abrego, become a legal permanent resident as well. The boys followed Jose, back left their mother three months after her arrival, and two years after where he wor their move to Fort Wayne, daughter Jennifer was born and is to become an MARK WEBER considered an American citizen. The family attends St. Patrick Parish where they have the Catholic chaplains serving with the U.S. Armed Forces have offered the holy sacrifice of support and friendship of the Spanish community there. The Both Edga the Mass in the desert, at sea, in caves, tents, even in chapels and churches. Throughout faith they brought with them from Mexico is important they Southwick El say. “Without it there is nothing,” says Hilda. trip to Mexico World War II and toward the end of the war in Vietnam, Christian chaplains were issued a Jose Jr., who recently completed his freshman year at New their grandmo “hard kit” shown here, which contained vessels and accessories needed. The box itself Haven High School where he plays football, recalls his frustra- cleaning for t tion with the language barrier when he first arrived in the tion at Payton could be expanded to make up a small altar. This kit was replaced by a “soft kit,” about United States at age seven. Currently, at age 15, he is duo-cul- But she is qui the size of a large camera bag, which was more convenient when changing ships, boarding tural and feels comfortable as a bilingual Mexican-American In Mexico, sh with dreams of his own, one of which is to one day become a they have littl planes, etc. An obsolete “hard kit” is on display in the Cathedral Museum in the chef. Though the family retains their Mexican heritage within Working in A Archbishop Noll Cathedral Center at 915 South Clinton St. in Fort Wayne. The museum their home, where they speak Spanish, the children are finally get ah immersed in American culture and have instructed their parents Abrego ha is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no admission charge. on the English language as well as some cultural nuances. the year and w JULY 1, 2007 GOD AND NATION 11 A TIME TO HONOR REFUGEES Holy Cross Justice Offices co-sponsor seminar

BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Charter, presented a talk on the Earth Charter and ecological sus- tainability. Tucker is a theologian, NOTRE DAME — The Holy currently on the faculty at Yale and Cross International Justice Office has authored several books on var- and the Congregation Justice ious religious traditions and ecolo- Office of the Sisters of the Holy gy. Cross, based at their central Richard Dieter, currently the administration at Saint Mary’s, executive director of the Death Notre Dame, sponsored a seven- Penalty Information Center in day JusticeCraft Seminar, June 3- Washington, D.C., addressed the 10. The purpose of this biennial topic of peacemaking and nonvio- seminar is to prepare participants lence. to lead and coordinate justice Barbara Ziliak, liturgy director activities of religious congrega- of the Church of Our Lady of tions and other faith-based organi- Loretto at Saint Mary’s and Holy zations. Cross Sister Marilyn Zugish spoke Twenty-one men and women on shaping rituals for justice min- from eight countries on five conti- istry. nents gathered at Saint Mary’s for Finally, Immaculate Heart of input, prayer and reflection. Their Mary Sister Ann Oestreich, direc- time together focused on a theolo- tor of the Sisters of the Holy Cross gy-spirituality of justice ministry, Justice Office and Holy Cross today’s critical justice issues, prac- Sister Mary Turgi, director of the DON CLEMMER tical models and strategies for jus- Holy Cross International Justice Nyein Chan, refugee resettlement director for Catholic Charities, performs a song from tice ministry and how to prepare Office, presented practical models rituals that shape and sustain com- and strategies for faith-based jus- his native Burma at the June 20 open house at Catholic Charities in Fort Wayne in honor mitments to justice. tice ministry. of World Refugee Day. Chan, who himself came to the U.S. as a refugee, played a large Internationally known presen- The Holy Cross International ters led the interactive sessions. Justice Office was established as a part in organizing the day’s activities of honoring refugees’ stories and accomplishments, Sister Aline Marie Steuer, former vehicle for creating a well- as well as learning about their cultures and homelands through informational displays and president of the Sisters of the Holy informed, unified, public Holy Cross, spoke on Catholic social Cross voice to impact critical jus- presentations. teaching and the spirituality of tice issues. The office currently social justice ministry. Sister focuses on the areas of global eco- Aline’s experience as an educator nomic justice, ecological issues, in Latin America during Brazil’s minority rights and serves as a military dictatorship made her clearinghouse for information and more aware of the roots of injus- action opportunities for the entire tice and strengthened her commit- Holy Cross family of sisters, ment to nonviolent social change. brothers and priests. ence builds American dream Sister Amata Miller, a member The Sisters of the Holy Cross of the Sister Servants of the are well known for their promo- Immaculate Heart of Mary and tion of social justice. Recently, the World for his entire family. And though the memory of the trip professor of economics at the congregation approved a brings smiles to their faces, Abrego says the opportunities in College of St. Catherine in St. Corporate Stand on Nonviolence. America have brought him more than that. This quiet man Paul, Minn., spoke on global eco- The sisters are working to promul- proudly announced that in two years he will realize his long nomic justice. Well known for her gate and implement this stand awaited dream of opening his own restaurant. It will be a fami- tireless work for justice, Sister through their ministries in the ly affair he says that will include authentic and Americanized Amata worked as a former policy United States, Mexico, Peru, Mexican cuisine. analyst and was the education Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Ghana Several years ago, coordinator at NETWORK, a and Uganda. Abrego, whose love of national Catholic social justice Those who wish to learn more family is evidenced as he lobby in Washington, D.C. about Holy Cross’ work for justice His children are now speaks, realized the impor- Mary Evelyn Tucker, a co-coor- can go to tance of citizenship for his dinator of the Forum on Religion www.holycrossjustice.org and children and began to pur- and Ecology and member of the www.cscsisters.org. citizens and Hilda will sue it with vigor. Working drafting committee of the Earth with Luz Piedad Ostrognai, immigration case manager be eligible to apply at Catholic Charities, Abrego attended citizen- in the next two years. ship classes and completed the exam. His reward for Call Now! the struggles he and his family faced during the Month of July process was being granted American citizenship in 2005. His Summer Special children are now citizens and Hilda will be eligible to apply in the next two years. Get KAY COZAD Of integrating into American culture, the Abregos say they We Specialize in: back right, stands proudly with his wife Hilda, sons came here with nothing but dreams. They have worked dili- ft, Edgar and daughter Jennifer at Catholic Charities gently and had several of their dreams realized including finan- •Bulk Mulch 10 % rked with Luz Ostrognai, immigration case manager, cial security, leisure time with all important family and educa- •Complete Service n American citizen. tional opportunities for their children. The family agrees that •Delivered and Spread OFF language differences have been the most difficult challenge in on all mulch the process of learning to live in America. So important is •Edging •Shrubs ar and Jennifer have completed first grade at learning the native tongue, says Hilda, that her dream is to delivered & spread lementary School and are anticipating a 10-day open a school to teach the English language to immigrants •Bushes with this ad/Not valid o with their father and brother in July to meet seeking a better life. The family has experienced some preju- •Minor Landscaping with any other offer. other for the first time. Hilda, who has worked in dice in the past, but Hilda feels, though some say the immi- EXP. 7-31-07 the past four years, has recently acquired a posi- grants are “taking over” the country, that they are just like n warehouse and will remain in the U.S. in July. other families seeking better opportunities for their children. ick to say that she is pleased her family can travel. Both Hilda and Jose recommend all immigrants go through the he says, people work so hard just to survive that proper channels to come into the country so as to earn the le time or financial resources for leisure activities. rights available to them in the U.S. Of living in the United Call for an Estimate Today! America has given this family the opportunity to States Abrego says, “We are happy to live here in Fort Wayne. (260) 610-5323 (cell) or head. We are working hard and our dreams are coming true.” (260) 424-1293 (office) as worked so hard that he was voted employee of America continues to be the land of opportunity for those who was awarded an all-expense-paid trip to Disney seek a better life. (HOUSE DOCTORS) 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JULY 1, 2007 Reporting on the 20th Annual Bishop’s Appeal Percent of goal reached — highest to lowest My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, distribute some of the results of the Legacy Mexico and other countries has become Parish Percentage of goal reached In a few weeks, we will launch our 21st of Faith to our parish schools. You will increasingly necessary with the influx of St. Jude-SB 281.0% Annual Bishop’s Appeal. I recall with grati- recall, it was promised at the beginning of those who speak Spanish. St. Patrick-Walkerton 274.0% tude the priests and laity who urged this new the Legacy of Faith that we hoped to have Currently, 16 of our parishes are being St. Martin-Syracuse 215.4% approach and the many who have worked on an endowment of $20 million for our parish cared for by priests from overseas. The St. Michael-Waterloo 199.0% it over the years. I have always seen it as a schools. From pledges kept, this endowment appeal makes it possible to bring these St. Patrick-Ligonier 191.5% St. Thomas the Apostle-Elkhart 181.3% work of love and sacrifice for the church and is now close to $16 million. This will begin priests here so that all our people may have St. Louis-Besancon 180.6% for the work of Christ. to be distributed this coming year using a the holy Eucharist and the example of the St. Joseph-Garrett 179.8% As in the past, I wish to make a full formula recently reported in these pages. It is Good Shepherd. St. Joseph-SB 177.4% report on the most recent appeal. In the hoped that this year from this fund $800,000 St. Rose of Lima-Monroeville 176.0% weeks ahead, I will present in these pages will be distributed to all parishes with Lay leadership St. Paul-Clear Lake 174.8% the financial report of our most recent fiscal schools across the diocese. St. Mary of the Lake-Culver 168.4% I wish to thank George and Marjorie St. Patrick-Arcola 167.3% year. Recently, I shared with you an up-to- These “basic grants” that have come from Sacred Heart-Notre Dame 166.5% date report of the Legacy of Faith campaign. the appeal were always intended as a Bycraft of St. Matthew Cathedral Parish, St. Mary Assumption-Decatur 164.8% All this is an effort to continue to meet our “bridge” until the endowment funds from the South Bend. Their leadership over many St. Matthew Cathedral-SB 162.9% responsibilities to be as transparent as possi- Legacy of Faith became available. years, but especially in this recent appeal, Immaculate Conception-Auburn 159.4% ble about the financial situation in our dio- Nevertheless, we will continue these basic has been critical to our success. I thank also Blessed Sacrament-Albion 156.2% cese. grants in smaller amounts to parishes for a Dr. Michael and Jeanne Mirro of St. Sacred Heart-Lakeville 155.9% Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne, and St. Mary of the Presentation-Geneva 155.8% few years and no parish will receive a Corpus Christi-SB 151.0% The 20th appeal decrease. In fact, with both sources we hope Brian and Jeannelle Brady of St. Thomas the St. Catharine-Nix Settlement 147.1% to be able to distribute about $1.1 million Apostle Parish, Elkhart, as well as John and Our Lady of Good Hope-FW 146.3% For the fifth time, the appeal exceeded $5 this year to parishes with schools. This will Julie Kenny of Our Lady of Good Hope, St. Michael-Plymouth 146.3% million. The total pledged is $5,534,676, the be the largest amount given from the diocese Fort Wayne, and Peter and Nancy Baranay St. Pius X-Granger 146.0% second highest ever. The following numbers to Catholic elementary schools in our histo- of St. Pius X, Granger. This wonderful Christ the King-SB 145.7% show the results of the past several years. group, working throughout the year in con- St. John the Baptist-FW 143.8% ry. St. Francis Xavier-Pierceton 143.2% The 18th appeal is not listed. Remember, Thus, we have taken a significant step in cert with their bishop, has proved to be a St. Gaspar-Rome City 142.4% that was the year the annual appeal was fold- sustaining our parish schools. It all has been great blessing. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton-FW 139.8% ed into the Legacy of Faith. made possible by your generosity. For me, the appeal is a year-round St. Anthony-Angola 138.3% Total amount pledged Please note, that as in every year since responsibility. It is part of our effort of evan- St. Joseph-Mishawaka 137.6% 16th appeal $5,263,900 the appeal began, we also will give grants gelization. I undertake it each year with joy, Holy Cross-SB 135.6% 17th appeal $5,623,163 as do our priests and laity. St. John the Baptist-SB 135.6% totaling at least $210,000 to parishes in need, St. John Bosco-Churubusco 134.9% 19th appeal $5,048,502 who have applied and been approved. St. Henry-FW 134.4% 20th appeal $5,534,676 Also, as reported recently in these pages, Sesquicentennial year St. Mary-Huntington 133.5% from our Legacy of Faith, $4,623,188 Most Precious Blood-FW 133.4% While the appeal went down slightly, as already has been distributed among parishes. We are living now our Jubilee Year, com- Sacred Heart-Warsaw 131.5% was expected after the Legacy of Faith, it memorating the 150th anniversary of our Queen of Angels-FW 131.0% has come back quite strong this year. If all diocese. Already, through efforts of evange- St. Mary of the Annunciation-Bristol 130.8% High schools lization, many people have returned to the St. Monica-Mishawaka 130.3% pledges are kept, over $1.5 million will be St. Vincent de Paul-Elkhart 130.1% returned to parishes. The Annual Bishop’s Appeal has stabi- sacraments and the practice of their faith. I St. Joseph-LaGrange 129.7% Another reason for encouragement is that lized our four Catholic high schools. A total look forward to our Eucharistic Congress on St. Bernard-Wabash 129.3% the number of contributors rose from one year of $3.3 million has been divided equally Aug. 18, 2007. It will be a day of prayer, St. Vincent de Paul-FW 128.4% ago by over 1,000. Nevertheless, there were among these splendid institutions. The prin- instruction, adoration and thanksgiving. St. Aloysius-Yoder 126.6% 2,000 fewer contributors than in the 17th cipal of this endowment stands at Our Lady of Hungary-SB 126.5% Holy Family-SB 126.3% annual appeal. Thus, in the coming year, all of $5,522,684 as of April 30, 2007, thus ensur- A look ahead St. Charles Borromeo-FW 126.2% us must work together to increase the number ing the continuance of our high schools for St. Joseph-Bluffton 125.2% of givers as well as the total amount. We have years to come. Including what comes from Pope Benedict XVI said, at the beginning Immaculate Conception-Kendallville 125.1% remained steadfast in the commitment that the endowment, the appeal gives $1.7 mil- of his pontificate: “The church is alive, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 122.4% everything the parish achieves over its goal is lion, spread among our four high schools, on church is young.” So in this 150th year we St. Bavo-Mishawaka 122.0% returned to the parish. When the parish is an annual basis. This has kept tuition look ahead. Our present goal is to raise the Ss. Peter & Paul-Huntington 120.3% strong fiscally and spiritually, the diocese is increases moderate so that our high schools number of contributors. St. Stanislaus-SB 120.0% The appeal will continue to assist those in St. John the Baptist-New Haven 119.7% strong. At the conclusion of this report, there can welcome everyone who wants to attend St. Stanislaus-New Carlisle 118.7% are listed the percentages attained by the vari- and can pay at least a minimum amount. need. As our present Holy Father has writ- St. Joseph-Roanoke 118.2% ous parishes. Unquestionably, the incentive of ten: “The love for widows, prisoners and the St. Jude-FW 118.1% retaining all funds over the goal has, over the Other ministries sick and the needy of every kind is as essen- Immaculate Conception-Ege 117.2% years, proved to be a great motivation for our tial to the church as the ministry of the sacra- St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel 114.8% people. There is so much else. The appeal makes ments and the preaching of the word.” St. Anthony de Padua-SB 114.6% I take particular joy and gratitude that we Queen of Peace-Mishawaka 114.6% it possible to provide retreats for young St. Mary of the Angels-Big Long Lake 113.0% Parish schools adults at a cost they can afford. Recently, for have given millions of dollars over these 21 St. Peter-FW 112.3% the 14th consecutive year, I took part in such years for the homeless, for children without St. Mary-FW 110.1% The Annual Bishop’s Appeal has greatly a retreat for over 150 young adults, includ- clothing, for those without adequate medical St. Therese-FW 109.4% strengthened our schools. Over a recent five- ing 100 young Hispanic Catholics. Parishes care, for the protection of the unborn, as well St. Dominic-Bremen 106.5% year period, teachers’ salaries were raised to are having retreats and missions. Religious as grants for those who could not otherwise St. Paul-Columbia City 105.7% attend our schools. I am reminded of the Sacred Heart-FW 104.6% the highest level and at the highest rate in instruction for the formation of teachers of St. Adalbert-SB 104.0% history. The salary of every teacher in our religion in our high schools, elementary words of Pope John Paul II: “Charity, never St. John the Evangelist-Goshen 103.4% school system, from kindergarten to grade schools and parish programs is especially enough, never enough.” St. Mary of the Assumption-Avilla 102.1% 12, increased at least $9,315 over these five encouraging. Our school office recruits good I am pleased to share with all of you the Our Lady of Guadalupe-Warsaw 101.4% years. Many will receive more, depending teachers and works to strengthen the curricu- results of the 20th Annual Bishop’s Appeal, St. Patrick-SB 100.0% on their progress, academic achievement and lum of all our classes. and I look forward to working with you to St. Robert-N. Manchester 100.0% continue this splendid example of faith, hope St. Joseph-FW 100.0% years of service. While it was not possible St. Augustine-SB 100.0% for the parishes to continue this rate of Priests and charity. Little Flower-SB 100.0% increase, we are raising teachers’ salaries Sincerely yours in our Lord, St. Casimir-SB 100.0% every year. The strong relationship between priests St. Hedwig-SB 100.0% and parishioners in our diocese continues to St. Patrick-FW 100.0% How to pay for these increases show itself in the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy The appeal has been successful because it While it is true that some large suburban has put the parishes first; also, because the Bishop’s Appeal School Income Committee Grant recipients for 2006-07 school year parishes can fund these increases, almost priests make it their own. This is not a Benoit Academy, Fort Wayne St. John the Baptist, South Bend half of our schools could not meet such an “downtown” effort, but an effort that is root- Bishop Luers High School, Fort Wayne Saint Joseph’s High School, South Bend increase. Also, if we ask tuition increases ed in the parishes. Corpus Christi, South Bend St. Joseph, Fort Wayne alone to carry these increased salaries, it The appeal helps to train our priests. I Holy Cross, South Bend St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel, Fort Wayne would set tuition at a rate that many families believe we will have at least 17 young men Holy Family, South Bend St. Joseph, Garrett cannot pay. Our schools must remain within studying for the priesthood in the coming Most Precious Blood, Fort Wayne St. Joseph, South Bend reach of working-class families. We initiated academic year. Two are scheduled to be Our Lady of Hungary, South Bend St. Joseph School/St. Rose, Monroeville an historic change in hope of assisting in a ordained on Oct. 27, 2007, and two more in Queen of Angels, Fort Wayne St. Jude, Fort Wayne substantial way a large number of parishes the fall of 2008. The appeal makes this pos- Sacred Heart, Warsaw St. Jude, South Bend with schools. We did this by an increase in sible and also funds our vocation efforts. St. Adalbert, South Bend St. Louis, Besancon, New Haven the appeal. Thus, last year, 30 parish schools Indeed, our seminarians themselves are lead- St. Aloysius, Yoder St. Mary of the Assumption, Avilla received grants from the diocese totaling ing a discernment retreat for those interested St. Anthony de Padua, South Bend St. Michael, Plymouth $400,000. These schools are found listed at in the priesthood. It will be funded by the St. Bavo, Mishawaka St. Monica, Mishawaka the conclusion of this report. appeal. St. Bernard, Wabash St. Patrick, Walkerton The appeal has made it possible to bring St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne St. Therese, Fort Wayne A change this year exemplary priests from other countries, St. John the Evangelist, Goshen St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart including the countries of Latin America. St. John the Baptist, New Haven We are now ready, as of July 1, 2007, to Indeed, recruiting quality priests from JULY 1, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 13

EDITORIAL The things we take for granted COMMENTARY

s of last Thursday, spring has drifted quietly into sum- TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Today’s Amer. This is the season that makes agriculture possible in northern Indiana. We need the warmth of summer to help our Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, IN • 46856-1169 plants grow and produce a bountiful harvest — that’s a gift or e-mail to: [email protected] from God. The change of spring to summer may go unnoticed, unlike the assignments of our priests who often find a place Essayist reports on responsibility in our hearts and are then moved to minister at another parish. But isn’t it also amazing how quickly we come to know and love our new pastors? They too are all experienc- as a Catholic citizen ing change. Like the warmth of summer, we often take for granted very year the Knights of deal of responsibility. Catholic citi- their needs and many wants as well. the pastor to be there to provide for our spiritual needs. We Columbus Council 11353 hold zens of the United States must vote I can make sure that I spend some of take for granted that we will always have the Eucharist. We Ean essay contest it is for eighth for righteous leaders whose beliefs my money making the world a better are fortunate in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend that graders and 12th-grade seniors cur- are most similar to those of the place rather than just squandering it most parishes, just a few do not, have a pastor on the rently enrolled in a Catholic school. church. on myself. I can donate time and premises. Every year they receive great Electing these candidates will cash to organizations working for This too may be something we take for granted, but with responses from the eighth graders at improve the chances of creating laws good causes, such as The Franciscan many of our priests either ill or nearing retirement, there is St. Vincent de Paul School in Fort that the church believes in. This is an Center and the Rice Bowl. Wayne, and it gets more difficult to extremely important role for all Catholics must also strive to do an urgent need to pray that more men of quality accept the Catholics in a democracy. God’s will at all times during their call to the priesthood. There are other men or women who narrow down to just two. This year the second-place essay was written Another right Americans have is lives. I must follow God’s com- may be called to life in a religious order. by Ryan Smith, and the first-place that they can speak out against lead- mandments — even when I won’t Taking things for granted ... so often we take our very essay was written by Michael ers, laws or anything that they necessarily get caught if I choose to home, America, for granted. But we don’t have to look far Gloudemans. believe is immoral. They can voice sin. to see those striving for the life we often take for granted. The following is Michael their opinions on issues such as abor- Honesty is one very important As we look back last week at the World Refugee Day cel- Gloudemans essay on the responsi- tion, (embryonic) stem-cell research virtue that is vital for Catholics to ebrated worldwide and in our diocese, we see those striving bilities of a Catholic citizen in a free and the death penalty. If people are practice. I should always be honest, to get out of oppression, danger, slavery and extreme pover- society. being mistreated, Catholics need to whether the matter at hand is cheat- ty. There are people willing to risk life and death to enter stand up for them. ing on a test, not paying taxes or our country where they see opportunity, education, a chance Not just adults have a responsibil- stealing supplies from work. If I to make a good life for their family and willingness to The responsibility of the ity as Catholics. As a teenager, there break God’s commandments, he will oftentimes share a part of that fortune with family outside of Catholic citizen in a free are numerous ways that I can sup- know even if no one else does. this country. port my Catholic faith in today’s Although all the other rights I The United States is a nation of immigrants. And we society society. have are important, one is more spe- have always been noted as a nation that welcomes the immi- Music is very popular with teens. cial to me than all of the others. The I can choose to support artists by most valuable right that I have as a grant. We only have to look at the beloved Statue of Liberty: BY MICHAEL GLOUDEMANS “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearn- buying their music. As a Catholic, I Catholics in a free country is my ing to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming can buy music with life-enriching freedom of religion. In America, I shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift instead of life-diminishing music that can worship God without worrying Numerous countries exist in the my lamp beside the golden door!” promotes negative behaviors. about rejection or persecution. I can world where people who want to I can avoid situations that will attend Mass and pray whenever I The truth is most of us come from families of immi- express their beliefs suffer serious pressure me to use drugs and partici- want. Prayer is the most important grants. It is only by the grace of God that we were born in consequences. As a Catholic citizen pate in other dangerous activities that responsibility of a Catholic citizen in this land. We are called to be good stewards of our nation: of the United States, I am blessed to could cause harm to me or to some- a free society. God wants a relation- to lift the low and suffering; to help others embrace their live in a country where my religious one else. ship with me, and I can strengthen dreams; to have the right to call what is evil, evil and to call freedoms are protected, not prevent- I can also participate in service this relationship through prayer. I can what is good, good; and treasure the land that allows us to ed, by the law. In America, I can projects to help others. My time is pray for peace in the world, guidance praise God in accordance to our beliefs. Let us thank our choose to go to church every week, one of the biggest gifts I can give to in making the right choices, and any Maker for this gift. and I can choose to pray to God people who need help. other needs. A prayer can be said Let us always, too, embrace the freedom to live our call whenever I want. Many Americans have sufficient anywhere and at any time, and no to be faithful Catholics, standing for her values to love God With these rights comes a great amounts of money to support all of prayer is forgotten by God. first and foremost, love our neighbor and build the kingdom of God in a land so blessed. Kudos for a veto The roller coasters of life Last week, President George W. Bush vetoed the Stem e all wear many hats in life. Catholic family. Hints of Catholicism Cell Research Enhancement Act (S.5) and issued an execu- In my case it’s husband, could be found in the park. When tive order supporting alternative means for obtaining and Wdad, son, editor, church entering the Christmas-themed sec- MANY using versatile or “pluripotent” stem cells. Today’s Catholic musician and music director, and then tion of the park, a Nativity scene is all those sideline items like gardener, located in a busy walkway, and the applauds this veto. The bill would have diverted federal “Ave Maria” and other Christmas HATS funds, using our tax money, away from legitimate research pool maintenance man and bluegrass- er. Finding spirituality in all this is the hymns are included with “Here with adult stem-cells to unethical avenues such as embryon- goal of this occasional column. Comes Santa Claus.” The gift shop ic stem cell research, which requires the destruction of an Two weeks ago, Rose, my wife, even sold St. Christopher medals. embryo, a human life. and Heather, our four year old, and I, My brother-in-law challenged me BY TIM JOHNSON To date there are 70 illnesses that are treated using adult hit the road with Rose’s brother and to say something in an editorial stem cells. And fortunately that list is growing with this type 14-year-old niece for two days at about all the people who bore tat- The Voyage is an exhilarating of research the president is encouraging. On the other hand, Holiday World in southern Indiana. toos, especially those who bore the not a single treatment has been derived from embryonic thrill coaster. I’ll go out on a limb We had gone there for a day last year crucifix, the crown of thorns, etc. We and say it may be the best coaster stem-cell research. but decided we needed two days to had quite a discussion of what it I’ve ever been on. It had twists and So while many in the media, politicians and movie stars fully explore the theme park’s possi- could mean. turns at 90 degrees and lots of tun- may be pushing for embryonic stem-cell funding, let us bilities. My theory is that, if you bear it, nels, definitely not for the faint- encourage our leaders to use our tax money as good stew- Holiday World, formerly called you better live it, and live it with joy. hearted. ards and towards the adult stem-cell research, which poses Santa Claus Land when I was a kid That applies not just to crucifix tat- It reminds me of life in general — no ethical concerns and holds much promise today. — my family went there when I was toos, but also to those with the “In full of unanticipated twists and turns four or five — sits in the midst of a God We Trust” Indiana license plates and tunnels. But when we keep our Catholic haven. Jasper, the town and the magnetic fish on their cars lives on track with God, we can see where we stayed, has 12,000 people symbolizing Christianity. Signs are the light at the end of each tunnel, and three Catholic parishes. great reminders, and people truly are and we know we will arrive back at Ferdinand, just north of the park, is seeking examples of authentic the station after the thrill from the the home of the Sisters of St. Christian living, but woe to those who ride of a lifetime — the ride of life. Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, Benedict. St. Meinrad Seminary is transgress bearing these signs. Society Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael also near the park and Catholic is waiting for you to fall, to plunge Heintz, Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William churches speckle the countryside. like we did from the top of Holiday Tim Johnson is the editor of Today’s Lester. Holiday World is owned by a World’s Voyage roller coaster. Catholic newspaper. 14 COMMENTARY JULY 1, 2007 In Assisi, Pope Benedict follows THE CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson in John Paul’s footsteps In July we celebrate the birth of our nation.But the term nation had a particular meaning in the Bible.This quiz looks at “nations.” VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope part of being a Christian. Benedict XVI’s recent visit to He spoke of St. Francis as a 1.In the Old Testament,to whom did the term “nations”refer? Assisi was an emblematic event, man of dialogue and peace, recall- THE a.any non-religious group demonstrating once again that this ing how the saint had spoken with b.polytheists pontificate is more about continu- “meekness” with the sultan of ity than revolution. Egypt, yet without ever hiding his VATICAN c.any non-Israelite For some at the Vatican, Assisi own Christian faith. long ago came to represent the In the end, rather than rein in LETTER 2.The commonly used Hebrew term was: a.Ptant Ptang excesses of dialogue and the dan- the church’s outreach to other reli- JOHN THAVIS gers of political activism. gions, the pope gave it strong sup- b.Goy (Goyim plural) The birthplace of St. Francis port. c.Gerasine was the site of the famous interreli- As usual, he added some quali- St. Francis and his relationship to gious encounter convened by Pope fiers: Dialogue must never be reli- 3.The term “nations”is often rendered in biblical translations as: John Paul II in 1986, when the rep- gious indifferentism; tolerance the faith. St. Francis did not find a.Hebrews b.Gentiles c.Romans resentatives of 15 faiths assembled does not mean suppressing one’s God through social activism, but in the city’s holy places to pray for own faith convictions; and, for the became a man for others precisely peace. The absence of Cardinal Christian, respect for others does because he was “a man of God,” 4.Confusingly,“nation”or “nations”is also used (as in Gen 12:2) for these: Joseph Ratzinger — now Pope not negate the duty to announce the pope said. a.The Israelites Benedict — from Assisi that day Christ as the unique savior. There were obvious parallels b.The Hittites was interpreted as a self-distancing These were the same caveats with the pope’s pilgrimage in April c.sheep from the interfaith initiative. noted for years by Pope John Paul. to the northern Italian city of Pavia, where St. Augustine is So when Pope Benedict made Nor did Pope Benedict have 5.To add to the confusion,in Latin the term could also mean buried. his own pilgrimage to Assisi June problems with people seeing St. a.Muslim b.compatriot c.singer 17, the stage seemed set for a Francis as a special saint for the The pope chose to highlight papal corrective or reprimand, and causes of peace and ecology. The these two very different saints perhaps a change in direction for important thing to remember, he because both are examples of dra- 6.The term gentile was not necessarily negative,as the Jews recognized friendly non- dialogue. said, is that what transformed St. matic conversion. As young men, Jews.One of the greatest examples is this Persian emperor who let the Jews return to Instead, the pope made it clear Francis and made him sensitive to they were dedicated in similar Jerusalem: that not only did he consider the these causes was his conversion to ways to material pleasures before a.Nebuchadnezzar 1986 Assisi meeting a prophetic Christ. an encounter with Christ radically b. Cyrus idea and a “moment of grace” but What distinguished Pope changed their lives. c.Augustus that dialogue with other religions Benedict’s Assisi pilgrimage was, should be considered an essential in fact, his focus on the person of LETTER, PAGE 15 7.God was clearly concerned for the welfare of gentiles as seen in Jonah,when a.God saved the people of Jericho by boiling them in lime. b.God sent his messenger Joseph to the Egyptians. Christ gives freedom, not constriction c.God sent Jonah to save the gentile citizens of Nineveh. doom, if left to their own plans. Understandably the apostles Two points are worth remem- asked Jesus for a harsh retaliation 8.To add to the confusion sometimes the word “gentile”is translated as bering. The first is somewhat coin- when people in a Samaritan village a.Greek b.Celtic c.priest THE cidental. God tells Elijah to anoint rejected the Gospel. Jesus reprimand- Elisha. Anointings with olive oil ed the apostles for their request. 9.Why is it translated this way (q.8)? SUNDAY survive in Christian liturgies. Someone else loudly cried out a.Because the most common culture in the Eastern Anointing is one of the most loyalty to Christ. The Lord tells Mediterranean was Hellenist Greek. GOSPEL ancient gestures of ritual. It means this person that true faith means a b.Because from Galicia to Ireland, the Celts were the most numer- being marked. commitment so strong that nothing ous gentiles. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Secondly, the prophets put can divert it. c.Because Jews had Rabbis and pagans had priests. everything aside to serve God. The Epistle to the Galatians is Reflection the second reading. While pious 10.When did Jesus encounter gentiles? 13th Sunday in Jews abhorred slavery, the literal The Lord, in Luke’s Gospel, a.Technically from birth as his mother was, by fiat, a gentile. owning of human beings was com- calls us to a high ideal indeed by b.Never, as a rabbi it was forbidden to him. Ordinary Time monplace in the Roman Empire. saying that no one who looks back c.During his ministry and his arrest and trials. Galatian Christians to whom this after commitment to God can Lk 9:51-62 epistle first was sent, saw slavery receive the gift of eternal life. 11.What does his teaching tell of Christ’s view of Gentiles? The church is blunt in pro- he First Book of Kings is the everyday and at every turn. a.He saw them as superior to Jews. Everyone instantly would have claiming this passage. However, it source of this weekend’s b.He saw them as being able to receive the faith, but through first reading. As the names understood a reference to slavery. also is encouraging and reassuring. T Judaism. of these two volumes imply, First The letter to the Galatians God sent prophets to guide the and Second Kings were written, to reminded its ancient readers in people. God sent us Jesus. c.He wrote them off as not worthy. a degree, to be a chronicle of the Galatia, and us today, that blindly It is up to us. We must set our lives and reigns of Israel’s early following our instincts is not in sights on the row to be plowed, on 12.How many of the apostles were gentiles? kings. any way true freedom. Instead, it our way to heaven. We allow our- a.Probably all, since the Church ended up a gentile organization. However, in no sense were they is slavery. But, we are attracted to selves to be slaves. Our culture b.Only two that we know of, Judas and Thomas. political or even personal biogra- following our instincts. We are hardly sees it this way. It has com- c.None. phies. They were written with the attracted to sin and to selfishness. pletely reversed the meaning of God’s strength, given in the freedom. We are slaves if we sin, purpose first and foremost of 13.Which apostle was most identified with outreach to gentiles? drawing the people of Israel more Spirit, through identity with Jesus, not somehow in control. Christ closely to God and to obedience to fortifies us. God’s revelation, pro- gives us freedom, not constrictions. a.Peter God’s commandments. claimed by Jesus, instructs us. In b.Paul With such the case, it is not sur- Christ, God frees us. d.Zeus prising that they feature prophets St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the as much as kings. In this week- last reading. For Luke, the Lord’s READINGS 14.Eventually the gentiles formed the majority of the church.But what was the group end’s reading, the focus is upon coming to Jerusalem was momen- Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b,19-21 Ps 16:1- that held on to the notion that gentiles had to became Jews to be Christians? Elisha and Elijah, two of the earli- tous, for Jesus personally but also 2,5 Gal 5:1,13-18 Lk 9:51-62 a.Ebionites est recorded prophets. for the world. Thus, this evangelist Monday: Gn 18:16-33 Ps 103:1-4, b.Zealots can be very dramatic in detailing Described is the passage of 8-11 Mt 8:18-22 c.Zionists responsibility from Elijah to the movement of Jesus toward the Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22 Ps 117:1-2 Elisha, much more than simply a Holy City. Jn 20:24-29 conferral of authority upon a new Passing to Jerusalem, the Lord 15.There is an echo of “gentile”in the Vatican II Document “Lumen Gentium.”What Wednesday: Gn 21:5,8-20a Ps 34:7- generation by a preceding genera- goes through Samaria. For devout does it mean? tion. Succession occurred. Jews, Samaritans were a disgust- 8,10-13 Mt 8:28-34 a.Men and non-human However, God directed Elijah to ing lot. Long ago Samaritans had Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19 Ps 115:1-6, b.Light to the Nations call Elisha to the role of prophet. compromised themselves by 8-9 Mt 9:1-8 c.Refined Weaving In other words, both Elijah and accepting foreign invasion and by Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 Elisha were divinely chosen. consorting with pagans. All this Ps 106:1-5 Mt 9:9-13 ANSWERS: It was part of God’s plan to give happened centuries before Jesus, Saturday: Gn 27:1-5,15-29 Ps 135:1- 1.c, 2.b, 3.b, 4.a, 5.b, 6.b, 7.c, 8.a, 9.a, 10.c, 11.b, 12.c, 13.b, 14.a, 15.b the Chosen People direction, lest but in the first century A.D., Jews 6 Mt 9:14-17 they go astray, and to their own still scorned Samaritans. 15 JULY 1, 2007 COMMENTARY Luke tells of St. John the Baptist’s parents, Zechariah and Elizabeth

What were the parents of St.John the ile and elderly wife Elizabeth Spring of the Virgin, where Mary that of St. Elizabeth. A later tradi- Baptist like? Anonymous would bear a son who should be is said to have drawn water. tion says Zechariah was murdered called John. The elderly Zechariah THAT’S Further west is the Franciscan in the Temple of Jerusalem at the The Gospel of Luke gives the could not understand how this Church of the Visitation of Mary command of King Herod, because names of the parents of St. John could happen, so he was struck A GOOD on the site of a cottage or summer he would not tell Herod where his the Baptist as Zechariah (“whom mute or unable to speak. When he residence of Elizabeth and son John was to be found. The God remembered”) and Elizabeth came out of the temple in this QUESTION Zechariah. The present upper feast day of Zechariah and (“God is my oath”). speechless condition, the people church was built in 1955 with a Elizabeth is Nov. 5. Zechariah was a Jewish village realized he had seen a vision. mosaic on the façade depicting priest from the priestly class of St. Luke says Zechariah and Mary’s arrival. The interior has Abijah. Abijah was the head of a Elizabeth were both just, blameless frescoes and mosaics with lines priestly family, specifically the Lord.” Father Richard Hire, pastor of and followed the commandments from Mary’s hymn the Queen of Peace Parish, eighth of the 24 divisions of the of God. Elizabeth was a descen- Christian tradition designates “Magnificat” or “My soul magni- temple priesthood. In New the village of Am Karim, equidis- Mishawaka, answered this dant of Aaron, the brother of fies the Lord.” There are pilgrims’ week’s question. Testament times, says Father John Moses. Aaron and his sons were tant between Jerusalem and crosses scratched into the masonry. McKenzie, these 24 divisions designated and installed as priests, Bethlehem, as the home of The “Protevangelium of James” served in the temple in weekly Zechariah and Elizabeth. The with Aaron as high priest. says that near here Elizabeth hid Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- turns, and the families within the Elizabeth was also a relative of Franciscan church of St. John the the baby John the Baptist from the divisions served in daily turns. Baptist is said to be built over this tions from readers. E-mail your Mary, the mother of Jesus. wrath of King Herod. At the other questions to [email protected] Zechariah, who offered incense in Meanwhile the angel Gabriel spot. The present church dates to church of St. John the Baptist there the temple, had a specialized 1674 but is built over earlier fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s appeared to Mary and said she are two rock tombs that may hold Catholic, That’s A Good office. Incense was burned as a would bear a son and also told her churches going back to the fifth the remains of the Holy Innocents, perfume. century A.D. Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort of Elizabeth’s pregnancy. Mary the young babies who shed their Wayne, IN 46856. Include your J. Comay says two individuals then traveled from Nazareth to the K. Prag says the interior of the blood for Christ. were chosen by lot each day to church has a nave with side aisles name, city and an e-mail address hill country outside of Jerusalem to Near Am Karim is a small or phone number so we can con- tend the brazier on the altar of visit Elizabeth. At their meeting divided by piers. The high altar is chapel with a tomb, now empty, incense in front of the Most Holy dedicated to St. John the Baptist tact you if necessary. Anonymity the baby in Elizabeth’s womb leapt under an apse, said to have been will be preserved upon request. Place, one in the morning and one for joy. Mary remained with and the altar on the right to St. in the evening. When Zechariah Elizabeth for three months and Elizabeth. Steps descend down to SCRIPTURE SEARCH entered the sanctuary to burn then returned home. Elizabeth the grotto of St. John, traditionally incense, the congregation remained gave birth to a son whom they his birthplace, where reliefs depict SCRIPTUREBy Patricia Kasten SEARCH outside at prayer. named John. Then Zechariah’s scenes from his life. A marble While Zechariah was offering mouth was opened and his tongue tablet reads, “Here the precursor of Gospel Byfor Patricia July 1, Kasten 2007 incense in the temple, the angel the Lord was born.” loosed and he praised God with the GospelLuke 9:51-62for July 1, 2007 Gabriel appeared and said his ster- “Benedictus,” or “Blessed be the South of this church is the Following is a word searchLuke based 9:51-62 on the Gospel reading for Followingthe Thirteenth is a wordSunday search in Ordinary based on Time, the Gospel Cycle C:reading a storyfor duringthe Thirteenth Jesus’ final Sunday trip into OrdinaryJerusalem. Time, The Cyclewords C: a Forgiveness and the present moment storycan duringbe found Jesus’ in all final directions trip to Jerusalem.in the puzzle. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. bout 10 months after the JERUSALEM MESSENGERS VILLLAGE FIRE REBUKED YOU GO birth of my third baby I JERUSALEM MESSENGERS VILLLAGE FOXES BIRDS NESTS Adiscovered a lump in the FIRE REBUKED YOU GO HIS HEAD ANOTHER FOLLOW ME side of my right armpit. I was just FOXES BIRDS NESTS EVERYDAY CATHOLIC LET ME GO BURY THE DEAD 28 but old enough to know that HIS HEAD ANOTHER FOLLOW ME THERESA A. THOMAS PROCLAIM KINGDOM SAY FAREWELL I’d better get it checked out. A LET ME GO BURY THE DEAD A HAND THE PLOW IS FIT FOR mammogram and examination by PROCLAIM KINGDOM SAY FAREWELL my doctor were both inconclusive, A HAND THE PLOW IS FIT FOR and I was referred to a surgeon for doctor turned to him and said, surly teenager, a wayward son, an FOLLOW & PROCLAIM a biopsy. “She did fine. She’s a little loopy, offensive in-law, a rude boss, and The surgeon said he would not though. She might say things that yes, a doctor who cuts us in the FOLLOW & PROCLAIM operate on a lactating breast so I don’t make sense. She might say wrong place. We can choose to MESSENGERSKL was told I had to quit nursing. This things happened that really didn’t. seethe or we can choose to move DEKUBERMESSENGERSKL I FKLE was tough. Breast-feeding is a I was furious. on. It’s entirely up to us. ARJPKWOLPEHT wonderful bonding experience. My husband is a lawyer and Mother Angelica, the evangeli- DEKUBER I FKLE When I held my dear daughter in guess what I wanted to do? Yup. cal nun who has her own televi- EOMYRUBFWMFMARJPKWOLPEHT my arms I was not only physically Sue the scalpel right out of his sion show on Eternal Word DFNENAEOMYRUBFWMFM I EDOEE nourishing her little body I was hands. Especially after I later had Television Network (EWTN) talks also nourishing our relationship. difficulty nursing on that side. about the “sacrament of the pres- ETEKLHRDXDGGDFNENA I EDOEE The first feeding time I offered After the birth of each subsequent ent moment,” an idea gleaned HETEKLHRDXDGG I SHEADEJGAO her a bottle I could tell she was baby I would go into a routine of from a 16th century Carmelite TFTHFNSJONLG confused. She kept reaching for clogged ducts, infection, antibi- monk, in Raymond Arroyo’s book, H I SHEADEJGAO me and I gently turned her away. otics, yeast in the baby’s mouth, “Mother Angelica’s Little Book of PSSYADPUMITFTHFNSJONLG LU She reached again. I turned away more medication. We ran into the Life Lessons and Every Day APSSYADPUMI I ANOTHERK I LU O again. It was hard. surgeon at a college football game Spirituality.” But I did what I was supposed one Saturday afternoon, and he Mother Angelica explains sim- DSFOLLOWMEVYA I ANOTHERK I O to do, following the surgeon’s was overboard nice. I didn’t care. I ply: Yesterday is dead. Tomorrow PROCLADSFOLLOWMEVY I MJOJO advice. When I went to the hospi- was silently seething and hoping is yet unborn. What we have as tal I asked for a local anesthesia he’d trip on the way out. alive and a reality is just today. By PROCLA© 2007 Tri-C-A Publications I MJOJO both because I was a little afraid to My husband David urged for- offering our thoughts and actions © 2007 Tri-C-A Publications “go under” but I also simply felt a giveness. “I’m sorry you’re to Jesus, our hearts can be like lit- need to stay awake. uncomfortable, but you can tell tle tabernacles housing the living The surgeon tried to talk me he’s sorry,” he said, “This may Christ. We don’t need to handle into a general but finally agreed to have made him more careful.” For everything at once, just what is in asked the priests and nuns who do the procedure under a local. a lawyer he sure wasn’t acting front of us in the present moment. LETTER operate the Assisi pilgrimage sites This was a good thing because very “lawyer-ish”! And with our pure hearts as taber- to make sure the millions of visi- after I had received a relaxant and I tried to follow my husband’s nacles housing Jesus himself we CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 tors understand the connection the local anesthetic the surgeon advice, but it wasn’t easy. can handle whatever comes our between St. Francis and the faith. began cutting ... in the wrong However, with David’s encourage- way. “It’s not enough that they place. “Uh, excuse me,” I said, ment (and prayers, I’m sure) by It is easy to see how this relates In Pavia and Assisi, the pope admire Francis: Through him they “but the lump was right under the the time we were having our to forgiveness. By trying to live confidently told young people that should be able to encounter armpit.” eighth or ninth child I could actu- in the present moment and imag- if they search for deeper meaning Christ,” he said. St. Francis would He had been cutting in an area ally offer with reserved detach- ining what God would want I can in their lives, as Francis and suffer “a type of mutilation” if he that is very sensitive and important ment the inconvenience and dis- forgive whatever offenses occur Augustine did, they will find it in is only appreciated for his social for a nursing mother, and I was comfort I felt for an intention. I and have a pure heart. Christ and his Gospel. He also and cultural values and not for his mortified. The surgeon checked knew I had turned a corner when I warned that this search for deeper conversion to Christ, he said. the chart, looked at me, checked could offer up the suffering for the meaning and for a space for con- His words reflected a recurring the chart again and mumbled, surgeon himself. Theresa Thomas, parishioner of St. templation is not easy in a world theme of his pontificate: that con- “Well, we’ll just take a sample We have daily encounters with Matthew Cathedral Parish in filled with “noisy but empty voic- temporary society is losing touch from here, and no charge for the people in need of forgiveness, South Bend, is the mother of es.” with the divine and tends to appre- second incision.” What?! beginning with ourselves for past nine children and wife of David. Ideally, the pope sees Assisi as ciate the role of the saints or the When I was wheeled from the mistakes, and moving on to an Visit her Web site at www.there- a place for this kind of spiritual church strictly in terms of human room and met by my husband the acquaintance who slights us, a sathomas.typepad.com. discovery. With that in mind, he promotion or social action. 16 COMMENTARY JULY 1, 2007 The church and the media

BY FATHER JOHN J. COUGHLIN, OFM tors in the evil such as a public lies, lectures, Bible courses or the- some years ago when I appeared an alternative account of the news official who votes to legalize abor- ology courses, but we must have on this intelligent PBS show. than that afforded by the major tion. Third, Benedict’s response recourse also to the communica- However, interaction with the networks. atching live coverage of did not distinguish between tions media: press, radio and televi- media may sometimes require the If one agrees to engage in Pope Benedict XVI’s excommunication and denial of sion, Web sites, forums and many kind of apologetics that reflect the debate with media personalities of Wrecent visit to Brazil Communion. Excommunication is other methods for effectively com- image of the church militant. In the ilk of Bill O’Reilly, Bishop filled me with hope. The Holy a penal sanction in canon law, municating the message of Christ the pre-conciliar church, figures D’Arcy’s metaphor about not Father displayed personal warmth, which prevents one from receiving to a large number of people.” such as Frank Sheed championed being “gun shy” seems most intellectual acuity and pastoral any of the seven sacraments. With the advent of global com- this more confrontational appropriate. In this kind of media love as he proclaimed the Gospel. While he served as Prefect of munications, the media has approach. climate, the image of the church EWTN Anchor Raymond Arroyo the Congregation for the Doctrine become vital to the church’s mis- In contrast to my experience militant continues to make at least and his guest commentator, Msgr. of the Faith, Cardinal Joseph sion. Communicating the mystery with Charley Rose, I recall an some limited sense. This aspect of Michael Heras, punctuated the Ratzinger issued a protocol that of God’s love and the dignity to appearance on the “O’Reilly ecclesiology, of course, must images and words of the Successor called for the refusal of holy which it calls the human person Factor” in 2002. Requesting that I always be expressed in a way that to St. Peter with insightful, prob- Communion to, but not excommu- depends in large part on the appear on the show, a “Factor” shows deference to the humility, ing, yet faith-filled commentary. nication of, the Catholic public church’s continuing interaction staff member had asked me if I joy, and peace that faith offers to In contrast, to the extent that official who votes in favor of with the media. In this vein, would be willing to discuss the the human person. the secular media in the United legalized abortion or euthanasia Bishop D’Arcy advised me not to history of the papacy. Whether it is the New York States covered Pope Benedict’s under certain conditions. become “gun shy.” Once I was in the studio and Times, Associated Press, PBS or journey to Brazil, the all too famil- Consistent with Canon 915, the The bishop’s sound advice actually being interviewed, it Fox News, I do not expect the sec- iar spin tended to depict a church protocol requires refusal of holy served as a balm, but was also quickly became apparent to me ular media to adopt the faith that a in decline beset by a failure to jet- Communion to a Catholic public expressed with an interesting that there was to be little discus- religious network such as EWTN tison tradition as required by the official with a clear record in favor metaphor. Interaction with the sion about papal history but rather displays. At the same time, when doctrines of the modern secularist of liberalized abortion and/or media often involves the kind of an aggressive interview about the the secular media functions from creed. An ostensibly objective euthanasia laws after a warning by dialogue with which we Catholics clergy sexual abuse crisis. an implicit bias or expresses out- May 14 New York Times story the appropriate pastor. Although have become familiar in the post Now, I must admit that as a fel- right hostility against religion, it characterized Pope Benedict as the application of this provision Vatican II church. low Catholic of Irish descent who seems to fall short of fulfilling the “conservative” and “contentious.” continues to be a matter of some grew up in New York, I like Bill professional standards of objective disagreement among the United Contrasted interviews O’Reilly. Although I have since journalism. Personal States bishops, those who would learned from occasionally watch- apply the law hold that such a For example, I am thinking of ing his popular show that I do not disappointment with a Catholic public official is “an Charley Rose’s inviting and con- always share his opinion, Mr. Father John J.Coughlin,OFM, is a pro- media story obstinate and public sinner” whose versational interview style that I O’Reilly has my respect for his fessor at the University of Notre participation in the Eucharist caus- had the pleasure of experiencing straightforward attempt to present Dame Law School. At the start of the papal trip to es scandal and other injury to the Brazil, I had my own personal dis- ecclesial community. appointment with a media story. Within hours of the controversy During his flight from Rome to breaking, I was contacted by Meet the Priest Sao Paulo, Pope Benedict held the Nicole Winfield, the Rome corre- first press conference of his pontif- spondent for the Associated Press. Father Edward E. archery, target shooting, hunting, icate. An Italian journalist asked Several positive previous inter- diving, sailing and flying. Pope Benedict whether he agreed views with Ms. Winfield have led Erpelding with the excommunication of to my respect for her as a person Ordained May 28, 1966 Do you have a pet? Mexican politicians who voted in of the utmost journalistic integrity. CAPT, CHC, USN (Ret.) No, I do not have a pet. I favor of legalized abortion. The This interview only confirmed my Pastor, St. Mary of the related well with animals when Holy Father responded as reported positive impression. We discussed Assumption, Avilla visiting the homes of people with by the Associated Press May 10: the relevant canons and the correct pets in their homes. I believe that “Yes, the excommunication was application of canon law in this animals need order in their lives not something arbitrary. It is part What was the primary influence in case. I explained that to the extent your decision to become a priest? along with companionship. I con- of the Code of Canon Law. It is that the Holy Father stated that the sider my hours to be so irregular based on the principle that the Mexican politicians were excom- The seeds for my vocation as that it would be tantamount to killing of an innocent human child municated, he simply misspoke. a priest can be traced in no small cruelty to keep such a pet. is incompatible with being in com- The next day the Associated part to the spiritual life fostered munion with the body of Christ. Press carried a story under the in my home. My parents believed What do you do for relaxation? Thus, they (the Mexican bishops) byline of Victor L. Simpson with and encouraged the mission of did not do anything new or sur- whom I have never spoken. Mr. the church through daily family Walking, prising or arbitrary.” Simpson correctly reported my prayer, the practice of steward- drawing, paint- Later during the flight on Good ing, playing position that there is no provision ship and my parents self-sacrific- of Christ and sharing fully in the Shepherd One, Jesuit Father musical instru- in the 1983 Code of Canon Law ing lifestyle for the good of the sacramental life and tradition of Frederico Lombardi of the Vatican ments, reading under which Catholic public offi- parish. The spirituality encour- the church. Press Office, clarified that what cials are automatically excommu- aged by the self-giving example widely, working Pope Benedict meant was that vot- at the computer, nicated for voting in favor of legal- of the Franciscan Sisters of What is your favorite prayer? ing to enact legislation in favor of ized abortion. However, I must Perpetual Adoration who taught watching foot- the killing of the unborn child was admit that I felt slightly used. me in grade school was re- ball when in season and seeing the Prayer of St. Francis inconsistent with participation in The story suggested that I was enforced by the example of my an occasional movie. the Eucharist. The prompt clarifi- among a group of scholars chal- parish priests. What is your favorite Scripture pas- cation not withstanding, the secu- lenging the pope. To the contrary, What is your favorite reading material? sage? lar media seized upon the story in my purpose in speaking with the What is the most rewarding part of What are your favorite authors? what one journalist described as a Lk 6:27-28 — Love your ene- press was not to add fuel to the being a priest? I regularly read a number of “fury of dispatches” from reporters mies, do good for those who hate controversy. I was simply trying to newspapers, periodicals and pro- you, bless those who curse you, aboard the plane. clarify the church’s canon law. As a Experiencing the peace and the sharing in the love of Christ fessional journals: Catholic pray for those who abuse you. Catholic priest, I was not at all Biblical Quarterly, Biblical intending to challenge but only to through the celebration of the Perspective of canon law Eucharist and the sacraments of Archaeology, Inside the Vatican, What is your favorite food? support Pope Benedict’s exercise of The Priest, OSV, Today’s It must be acknowledged that the Petrine ministry. the church, which promote the salmon from the perspective of canon law, healing and growth of individuals Catholic, Washington Times Weekly Edition, Journal for the there were several difficulties with as they say “Yes!” to God, enter- Who is you favorite pope? the Holy Father’s response that Sound advice: ing into a more intense relation- Scientific Study of Religion, may have led to misunderstanding Don’t be ‘gun shy’ ship with God and the members National Defense, Proceedings, St. Pius X and overreaction on the part of the of the faith community and mak- Foreign Affairs, Forbes, U.S. media. A few days after the Associated ing a positive difference in our News & World Report, Wilson What is something interesting about First, contrary to assertion con- Press story appeared, I had the secular world. Quarterly, Naval History, etc. yourself that most people might not tained in the Italian journalist’s good fortune to encounter Bishop Scripture, The Fathers of the know? question, the Mexican bishops had John D’Arcy. When I expressed What are your interests or hobbies? Church, Avery Dulles, Scott my disappointment about my role Hahn, Joseph Ratizinger, John of I was a middle child. not in fact excommunicated any Through the years, I have public official for his or her vote. in the Associated Press story to the Cross, Teresa of Avila, M. him, he reminded me that both enjoyed reading non-fiction, Scott Peck, William Glasser, etc. How do you prefer to be addressed by Second, although Canon 1398 of studying languages, religions and the 1983 Code of Canon Law does John Paul II and Benedict XVI the laity? have pointed to the vital role cultures, wood working, playing What do you think is the best part of provide for the automatic excom- musical instruments, writing, car- Father Ed munication (“latae sententiae”) for played by the media in spreading being Catholic? the good news. In Pope Benedict’s tooning, painting in various “one who actually procures an media, jogging, bicycling, Being a member of the Body abortion,” it is highly doubtful that own words from Brazil: “We must this provision applies to coopera- not limit ourselves solely to homi- JULY 1, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

MARIAN GOLFING KNIGHTS FALL SHORT OF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Marian High School’s talented golfing Knights’ bid for a second Indiana state prep championship fell short by nine strokes to defending champion and winner, Floyd Central, 596 to 608. The Knights had to settle for fourth place behind Carmel and Bloomington South. Sophomore Adam Sumrall carded a brilliant 68, four under par, to go with his previous day’s 69 for a two-day total of 137. He saw his chances for medalist honors vanish when Tyler Duncan of Columbus North tallied four successive birdies on the last four holes to nip Sports Sumrall by a single stroke with 136. CORPUS CHRISTI’S GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM WINS DIVISION ST. THOMAS SPARTANS WIN ICCL Members of the girls volley- BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ball team include the follow- ing: front, from left, Emily Lindzy, Lillie Renbarger, Shannon McMahon, Haley Powers, Hali Barany, Tori Plummer; middle, Sara Bogol, Magdalena Rzeszutek, Trina Kamanda, Nicole Francoeur, Lucy Thomas, Mary Kaczorowski; and top, Coaches Scott Francoeur, Kathy Kennedy ELMER J. DANCH and Sandy Francoeur. ELMER J. DANCH Baseball champions of the Inter-City Catholic League are CORPUS CHRISTI’S FIFTH GRADE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL these schoolboy Spartans of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish TEAM WINS DIVISION in Elkhart who compiled a remarkable 19-1 record as well as winning the hitting title of the circuit with 115 hits. Corpus Christi Parish in They won both their division and postseason tournament South Bend has a strong ath- titles. In the photo are the following: front, from left, letic tradition for both boys Matt Hammond, Alex Brewers, Ben Mausar, Bobby and girls sports. This year Brewers; back, Parker DeVenney, Ben Brewers, Tyler Rody, both the fifth grade girls vol- Taylor Krugh, Jordan Grise and Jordan Hinton. Not avail- leyball and basketball teams able for the photograph are Corleone Desimone and won their division champi- Bobby Norrell. onships in the Inter-City Catholic League (ICCL) and each finished the season with perfect 14-0 records, also a record in the grade school ICCL. Members of the girls basketball team ELMER J. DANCH include the following: front, from left, Haley Powers, Emily Lindzy, Mary Freeby, Lillie Renbarger, Hali Barany, Shannon McMahon; middle, Gabrielle Szynski, Nicole Francoeur, Sara Bogol, Casey Colvin, Mary Kaczorowski; top row, Coaches Rick Bognar, Doug Kaczorowski, Dave Renbarger.

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BY DENISE FEDOROW Smith on bass, all of whom are St. supportive of her so she’s no John the Evangelist parishioners. longer nervous. Traveling from other parishes to Guthrie, also a freshman, has GOSHEN — There’s a totally dif- assist Royal are Craig Parmely on been playing violin for over three ferent sound coming from the drums (St. Monica Parish, years but just started to play it in choir loft at St. John the Evangelist Mishawaka) and Frank Cassela on the youth Mass. “I usually do Church in Goshen the third guitar (St. Thomas Parish, sound,” he said. On the Sunday Sunday of every month. That’s Elkhart). that he was interviewed he was when the 10 a.m. Mass has been St. John the Evangelist pastor, doing both and said he hopes to designated as the youth Mass, and Father Chris Smith, has been very continue doing so. a newly-formed youth choir, with supportive of the youth choir and Knight has been taking guitar the help of some dedicated adult contemporary music as well. lessons for over a year and enjoys musicians and vocalists, add a con- Knight was quick to point out that playing for the youth Mass. He temporary sound along with tradi- Father John Delaney, former pas- said, “Some of the stuff is chal- tional hymns. tor, was also supportive and had no lenging, but not very hard. I enjoy The youth at St. John’s have objection. Knight said, at that time, how it all sounds.” taken charge on a monthly basis she didn’t know how to get it Weaver wanted to encourage under the direction of youth min- going, and that’s where Royal’s others to participate, “We only istry director Sara Knight, taking experience has been key to getting practice twice a week, about an over the responsibility of ushers, the fledgling choir off the ground. DENISE FEDOROW hour on Friday and a half hour on cantors and lectors, but the choir, Currently the youth in the choir Several adults take part in the youth Mass choir to mentor the youth as Wednesday.” which started approximately six are Maria Weaver, soprano and the choir is formed. From left are Tim Gardner, Terry Smith, Deb Stack Knight said, “We know the months ago, was something cantor; Stephanie Trenshaw, sopra- and Erica Badowsky. The youth choir sings a mix of traditional hymns Eucharist is the center of our wor- Knight had hoped would happen no; Erica Badowsky, soprano and ship and should be enough to keep and contemporary Christian music and several different instruments for a long time. cantor; Keith Guthrie, violin and them here but sometimes they “I’m so overjoyed it’s come to sound; Alex Knight, guitar; and including drums, bongos and guitars are played. (teens in general) go down the fruition. I wanted it every since I Reid Cover. road for a different worship experi- came,” Knight said. “Thanks to All of the girls told Today’s thought it would be something fun involved.” ence. I’m finding now they don’t Steve Royal (new music director), Catholic they’ve been singing in to get involved with. I like being Weaver has not only enjoyed anymore and they’re bringing he made it happen. And we have the choir since their St. John involved with the group, meeting singing in the choir but has also other kids and those kids enjoyed such a great group of adults will- Elementary School days and are every Sunday. I enjoy singing so I enjoyed singing as cantor. “I love it. There’s no way we could’ve ing to help until we get enough involved in choir at Goshen High thought it would be a great choice it, it’s so much fun,” she said. done this without Steve — he has youth members.” School. Joining the youth choir to be in the youth choir.” Weaver is a freshman at Goshen an amazing gift.” Aside from Royal, adult mem- was a natural choice. Badowsky agreed, “It’s nice to High School and said, when prac- Badowsky thinks this is an bers include Tim Gardner, Terry “I’ve been in choir my whole be able to incorporate that ticing, they liked her voice and important step for the church. “It’s Smith and Deb Stack as vocalists, life,” junior Trenshaw shared. (singing) into the church choir, asked her about becoming a cantor. vital for the church’s future to have Tim Dolan on bongos and Dave “When Steve asked me (to join) I especially one where the youth are She said everyone has been very the youth involved.”

The Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco will celebrate 100 years in the U.S. in 2008!

We want our alumni and friends to come “home” and help us commemorate this beautiful and historical time in our shared Salesian history during 2008 and 2009!

We're extending an invitation to our friends DON CLEMMER all across the U.S. who would have attended or Seminarian Tink Coonan carries the cross ahead of the pilgrim group as participated in our Salesian mission to children they make the walk from St. Patrick to St. Peter Church in Fort Wayne. and education over the past 100 years: Bishop D’Arcy joined the group for this portion of the journey. • Resident Program • After-School Program then led them in prayer. • Parish • Summer Camp Bishop D’Arcy also accompa- • Catholic School • Volunteer Group PILGRIM nied the group on their walk to • Before-School Program • Youth Center St. Peter Church, Fort Wayne. At CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • Salesian Family Member Mass that evening at the Cathedral of the Immaculate We would love to hear from you, share memories and kindness, refreshments and with Conception, the group made one photos, and keep you informed ridicule, but according to final walk, up the aisle ahead of Deacon Drew Curry, event the entrance procession. Bishop of our Centennial activities. organizer, those involved knew D’Arcy invited the pilgrims to We would also like to they would be out of their com- share their experiences with the send you a special fort zone, one way or another. congregation and to sing the medal and The final days of the walk song they had sung so many took the group from Warsaw, to times along the course of their prayer card! Pierceton, to Columbia City, to journey, a journey that both Arcola. On June 17, the final spanned and united the diocese morning of the journey, the in its experience of this small group left extra early to avoid band of dedicated pilgrims, the heat of the day and rested at determined to witness to the Please call us toll-free: (877) 687-6867 St. Patrick Parish in Fort Wayne good news. or visit www.salesiansisters.org before being joined by Bishop John M. D’Arcy. Bishop D’Arcy WEHOPETOHEARFROMYOUSOON! asked the group questions about Don Clemmer contributed to this their journey up to that point and story.